Santa Clarita, California vs. Kirkland, Washington

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Kirkland, Washington is 21.5% more expensive than Santa Clarita, California.

You would need a salary of $65,605 in Kirkland, Washington to maintain the standard of living you have in Santa Clarita, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Kirkland, Washington is more expensive than Santa Clarita, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
38% more expensive in Kirkland
than in Santa Clarita, California
Santa Clarita, CA vs. Kirkland, WA
Compared to Santa Clarita, Kirkland is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  21.5% 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
  6.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  32.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  33.8% lower
  Commute
  8.7% higher
  Health
  3.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  15.0% higher