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


The cost of living in Kirkland, Washington is 30.9% cheaper than Lafayette, California.

You would need a salary of $41,481 in Kirkland, Washington to maintain the standard of living you have in Lafayette, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Kirkland, Washington is cheaper than Lafayette, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
40% cheaper in Kirkland
than in Lafayette, California
Lafayette, CA vs Kirkland, WA
Compared to Lafayette, Kirkland is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  30.9% 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
  7.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  54.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  32.0% lower
  Commute
  9.5% higher
  Health
  27.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  10.0% higher

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