Cost of Living Calculator - Kirkland, Washington vs Santa Maria, California


The cost of living in Santa Maria, California is 32.3% cheaper than Kirkland, Washington.

You would need a salary of $50,819 in Santa Maria, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Kirkland, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Santa Maria, California is cheaper than Kirkland, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
46% cheaper in Santa Maria
than in Kirkland, Washington
Kirkland, WA vs Santa Maria, CA
Compared to Kirkland, Santa Maria is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  32.3% 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
  5.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  46.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  31.7% higher
  Commute
  29.8% lower
  Health
  28.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  14.8% lower

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