Kirkland, Washington vs. Palo Alto, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Palo Alto, California is 141.5% more expensive than Kirkland, Washington.

You would need a salary of $120,759 in Palo Alto, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Kirkland, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Palo Alto, California is more expensive than Kirkland, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
194% more expensive in Palo Alto
than in Kirkland, Washington
Kirkland, WA vs. Palo Alto, CA
Compared to Kirkland, Palo Alto is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  141.5% 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
  14.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  308.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  28.8% higher
  Commute
  3.7% higher
  Health
  22.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  12.2% lower

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