Bellingham, Washington vs. Walnut Creek, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Walnut Creek, California is 60.6% more expensive than Bellingham, Washington.

You would need a salary of $123,625 in Walnut Creek, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Bellingham, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Walnut Creek, California is more expensive than Bellingham, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
69% more expensive in Walnut Creek
than in Bellingham, Washington
Bellingham, WA vs. Walnut Creek, CA
Compared to Bellingham, Walnut Creek is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  60.6% 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
  8.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  103.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  47.2% higher
  Commute
  55.5% higher
  Health
  24.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.1% higher