Cost of Living Calculator - Kirkland, Washington vs San Luis Obispo, California


The cost of living in San Luis Obispo, California is 13.7% cheaper than Kirkland, Washington.

You would need a salary of $259,017 in San Luis Obispo, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Kirkland, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, San Luis Obispo, California is cheaper than Kirkland, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
11% cheaper in San Luis Obispo
than in Kirkland, Washington
Kirkland, WA vs San Luis Obispo, CA
Compared to Kirkland, San Luis Obispo is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  13.7% 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
  0.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  1.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  36.1% higher
  Commute
  38.2% lower
  Health
  23.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  15.8% lower

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