Milpitas, California vs. Kirkland, Washington

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Kirkland, Washington is 17.2% cheaper than Milpitas, California.

You would need a salary of $41,405 in Kirkland, Washington to maintain the standard of living you have in Milpitas, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Kirkland, Washington is cheaper than Milpitas, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
15% cheaper in Kirkland
than in Milpitas, California
Milpitas, CA vs. Kirkland, WA
Compared to Milpitas, Kirkland is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  17.2% 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
  4.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  29.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  28.3% lower
  Commute
  7.3% lower
  Health
  18.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  15.3% higher