Melrose, Massachusetts vs. Kirkland, Washington

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Kirkland, Washington is 14.1% more expensive than Melrose, Massachusetts.

You would need a salary of $114,067 in Kirkland, Washington to maintain the standard of living you have in Melrose, Massachusetts.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Kirkland, Washington is more expensive than Melrose, Massachusetts
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
34% more expensive in Kirkland
than in Melrose, Massachusetts
Melrose, MA vs. Kirkland, WA
Compared to Melrose, Kirkland is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  14.1% 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
  3.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  16.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  34.3% lower
  Commute
  27.0% higher
  Health
  1.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.5% lower