Cost of Living Calculator - Palm Desert, California vs Kirkland, Washington


The cost of living in Kirkland, Washington is 45.1% more expensive than Palm Desert, California.

You would need a salary of $108,826 in Kirkland, Washington to maintain the standard of living you have in Palm Desert, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Kirkland, Washington is more expensive than Palm Desert, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
95% more expensive in Kirkland
than in Palm Desert, California
Palm Desert, CA vs Kirkland, WA
Compared to Palm Desert, Kirkland is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  45.1% 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
  9.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  103.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  36.8% lower
  Commute
  7.8% higher
  Health
  1.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  14.7% higher

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