Carpinteria, California vs. Walnut Creek, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Walnut Creek, California is 4.3% more expensive than Carpinteria, California.

You would need a salary of $52,135 in Walnut Creek, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Carpinteria, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Walnut Creek, California is more expensive than Carpinteria, California
• Childcare is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Childcare
12% more expensive in Walnut Creek
than in Carpinteria, California
Carpinteria, CA vs. Walnut Creek, CA
Compared to Carpinteria, Walnut Creek is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  4.3% 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
  0.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  3.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  14.4% higher
  Commute
  18.6% higher
  Health
  7.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.0% higher