Cost of Living Calculator - Santa Barbara, California vs Kirkland, Washington


The cost of living in Kirkland, Washington is 17.8% cheaper than Santa Barbara, California.

You would need a salary of $61,682 in Kirkland, Washington to maintain the standard of living you have in Santa Barbara, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Kirkland, Washington is cheaper than Santa Barbara, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
30% cheaper in Kirkland
than in Santa Barbara, California
Santa Barbara, CA vs Kirkland, WA
Compared to Santa Barbara, Kirkland is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  17.8% 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
  4.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  37.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  22.6% lower
  Commute
  39.8% higher
  Health
  22.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  17.7% higher

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