Atlanta, Georgia vs. Walnut Creek, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Walnut Creek, California is 80.8% more expensive than Atlanta, Georgia.

You would need a salary of $361,609 in Walnut Creek, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Atlanta, Georgia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Walnut Creek, California is more expensive than Atlanta, Georgia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
181% more expensive in Walnut Creek
than in Atlanta, Georgia
Atlanta, GA vs. Walnut Creek, CA
Compared to Atlanta, Walnut Creek is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  80.8% 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
  13.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  237.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.0% lower
  Commute
  3.9% higher
  Health
  22.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  10.7% higher