Kirkland, WA Cost of Living


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Kirkland cost of living score
158.1
More expensive
58.1% higher
than the US average
29.7% higher
than the Washington average
Kirkland, Washington gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 158.1, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 58.1% higher than the U.S. average and 29.7% lower than the average for Washington.

Kirkland, WA

Housing costs in Kirkland?
A typical home costs $1,055,900, which is 212.3% more expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 97.5% more expensive than the average Washington home, at $534,700. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Kirkland costs $2,680 per month, which is 87.4% more than the national average of $1,430 and 35.4% more than the state average of $1,730.

Can I afford Kirkland?
To live comfortably in Kirkland, Washington, a minimum annual income of $202,320 for a family, and $91,600 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Kirkland?
Kirkland presents an interesting option for more expensive living based somewhere close by Washington’s King County featuring median home values averaging above $800K and rent typically lands near by between $1 - 1.5 thousand depending upon desired amenities - notably higher compared to other parts of The Evergreen State such as Redmond or Bothell which are located significantly further eastward. Groceries similarly remain mostly on par with United States levels thanks largely to local taxes & regulations while sales tax sums out constant at 10%.
   Cost of living score
     CategoriesKirklandWashingtonUnited States
  158.1121.9100.0
  108.8101.1100
  88.288.8100.0
  329.5172.8100.0
  $1,055,900$534,700$338,100
  69.8%74.0%100.0%
  135.6113.6100.0
  150.9113.3100.0

   100=National Average

   Average Rent by Bedroom Size
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Over 6 years ago

12 years in Kirkland. It sure changed but love it. Great waterfront, restaurants, art galleries, public transportation, parks, and schools. And only 20 minutes from  More

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Beautiful water and mountain views, enticing wailing culture, bars, restaurants and upscale shopping. Lived here for 7 years now and lookig to move to someplace sunnier  More

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Over 13 years ago

We are not living in our home in Kirkland at the moment (retired now and moving about) and we miss it. Our home is in a lovely small cul de sac and backs on to a  More

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