Sacramento, California vs. Kirkland, Washington

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Kirkland, Washington is 47.4% more expensive than Sacramento, California.

You would need a salary of $88,421 in Kirkland, Washington to maintain the standard of living you have in Sacramento, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Kirkland, Washington is more expensive than Sacramento, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
147% more expensive in Kirkland
than in Sacramento, California
Sacramento, CA vs. Kirkland, WA
Compared to Sacramento, Kirkland is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  47.4% 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
  3.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  120.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  29.1% lower
  Commute
  12.1% higher
  Health
  15.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  13.7% higher