What is a pro or con of living in Kirkland, Washingtoncompared to University Place, Washington?

Median Home Cost is 84% more expensive in Kirkland.

What salary do I need to live in Kirkland, Washington copmared to University Place, Washington?

A salary of $50,000 in University Place, Washington should increase to $68,502 in Kirkland, Washington (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

UNIVERSITY_PLACE vs. KIRKLAND
Cost of Living Comparison

University Place, Washington vs. Kirkland, Washington

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Kirkland, Washington is 37.0% more expensive than University Place, Washington.

You would need a salary of $68,502 in Kirkland, Washington to maintain the standard of living you have in University Place, Washington.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Kirkland, Washington is more expensive than University Place, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
84% more expensive in Kirkland
than in University Place, Washington

University_Place, WA vs. Kirkland, WA

Compared to University_Place, Kirkland is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

37.0% higher

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Renter

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Food

6.0% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

69.6% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

1.3% higher

Commute

15.4% higher

Health

0.1% lower

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Personal

4.1% higher

Cost of Food

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University Place, Washington vs. Kirkland, Washington

Cost of Living Comparison

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