Kirkland, Washington vs. San Diego, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in San Diego, California is 10.5% cheaper than Kirkland, Washington.

You would need a salary of $44,754 in San Diego, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Kirkland, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, San Diego, California is cheaper than Kirkland, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
21% cheaper in San Diego
than in Kirkland, Washington
Kirkland, WA vs. San Diego, CA
Compared to Kirkland, San Diego is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  10.5% 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
  0.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  10.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  47.3% higher
  Commute
  11.4% lower
  Health
  0.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  12.4% lower