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


The cost of living in Solvang, California is 1.2% cheaper than Kirkland, Washington.

You would need a salary of $138,396 in Solvang, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Kirkland, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Solvang, California is cheaper than Kirkland, Washington
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Transportation
26% cheaper in Solvang
than in Kirkland, Washington
Kirkland, WA vs Solvang, CA
Compared to Kirkland, Solvang is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  1.2% 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
  1.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  7.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  54.2% higher
  Commute
  26.8% lower
  Health
  28.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  16.0% lower

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