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Cost of Living Calculator - Kirkland, Washington vs Palo Alto, California

The cost of living in Palo Alto, California is 141.5% more expensive than Kirkland, Washington.

You would need a salary of $434,735 in Palo Alto, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Kirkland, Washington.
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• Overall, Palo Alto, California is more expensive than Kirkland, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
194% more expensive in Palo Alto
than in Kirkland, Washington
Kirkland, WA vs Palo Alto, CA
Compared to Kirkland, Palo Alto is:
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  141.5% higher
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  14.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  308.7% higher
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  Utilities
  28.8% higher
  Commute
  3.7% higher
  Health
  22.1% higher
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  Personal
  12.2% lower
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