Cost of Living Calculator - San Carlos, California vs Kirkland, Washington


The cost of living in Kirkland, Washington is 44.0% cheaper than San Carlos, California.

You would need a salary of $84,053 in Kirkland, Washington to maintain the standard of living you have in San Carlos, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Kirkland, Washington is cheaper than San Carlos, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
49% cheaper in Kirkland
than in San Carlos, California
San Carlos, CA vs Kirkland, WA
Compared to San Carlos, Kirkland is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  44.0% 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
  9.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  61.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  28.9% lower
  Commute
  5.9% lower
  Health
  24.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.4% higher

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