Cost of Living Calculator - Kirkland, Washington vs Salinas, California


The cost of living in Salinas, California is 21.6% cheaper than Kirkland, Washington.

You would need a salary of $39,202 in Salinas, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Kirkland, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Salinas, California is cheaper than Kirkland, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
36% cheaper in Salinas
than in Kirkland, Washington
Kirkland, WA vs Salinas, CA
Compared to Kirkland, Salinas is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  21.6% lower
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Renter
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Food
  4.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  31.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  31.1% higher
  Commute
  26.0% lower
  Health
  62.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  14.5% lower

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