Kirkland, Washington vs. Santa Clara, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Santa Clara, California is 31.2% more expensive than Kirkland, Washington.

You would need a salary of $459,180 in Santa Clara, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Kirkland, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Santa Clara, California is more expensive than Kirkland, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
36% more expensive in Santa Clara
than in Kirkland, Washington
Kirkland, WA vs. Santa Clara, CA
Compared to Kirkland, Santa Clara is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  31.2% higher
      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
  6.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  79.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  23.2% higher
  Commute
  3.6% higher
  Health
  22.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  13.3% lower