Anchorage, Alaska vs. Walnut Creek, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Walnut Creek, California is 70.5% more expensive than Anchorage, Alaska.

You would need a salary of $85,259 in Walnut Creek, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Anchorage, Alaska.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Walnut Creek, California is more expensive than Anchorage, Alaska
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
197% more expensive in Walnut Creek
than in Anchorage, Alaska
Anchorage, AK vs. Walnut Creek, CA
Compared to Anchorage, Walnut Creek is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  70.5% 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
  8.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  161.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.1% lower
  Commute
  21.9% higher
  Health
  3.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  10.2% lower