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


The cost of living in Kirkland, Washington is 16.7% cheaper than San Jose, California.

You would need a salary of $283,401 in Kirkland, Washington to maintain the standard of living you have in San Jose, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Kirkland, Washington is cheaper than San Jose, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
10% cheaper in Kirkland
than in San Jose, California
San Jose, CA vs Kirkland, WA
Compared to San Jose, Kirkland is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  16.7% 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
  4.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  28.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  27.9% lower
  Commute
  10.2% lower
  Health
  18.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  15.1% higher

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