Bakersfield, California vs. Walnut Creek, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Walnut Creek, California is 91.3% more expensive than Bakersfield, California.

You would need a salary of $439,983 in Walnut Creek, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Bakersfield, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Walnut Creek, California is more expensive than Bakersfield, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
193% more expensive in Walnut Creek
than in Bakersfield, California
Bakersfield, CA vs. Walnut Creek, CA
Compared to Bakersfield, Walnut Creek is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  91.3% 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
  13.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  259.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.1% lower
  Commute
  23.1% higher
  Health
  32.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.4% higher