Cary, North Carolina vs. Walnut Creek, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Walnut Creek, California is 73.5% more expensive than Cary, North Carolina.

You would need a salary of $190,860 in Walnut Creek, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Cary, North Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Walnut Creek, California is more expensive than Cary, North Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
78% more expensive in Walnut Creek
than in Cary, North Carolina
Cary, NC vs. Walnut Creek, CA
Compared to Cary, Walnut Creek is:
  Homeowner
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  73.5% higher
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
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  Renter
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  Food
  8.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  135.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
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  Utilities
  5.2% higher
  Commute
  47.6% higher
  Health
  27.7% higher
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  Personal
  12.0% higher
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