Discovery Bay, California vs. Walnut Creek, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Walnut Creek, California is 16.8% more expensive than Discovery Bay, California.

You would need a salary of $116,834 in Walnut Creek, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Discovery Bay, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Walnut Creek, California is more expensive than Discovery Bay, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
27% more expensive in Walnut Creek
than in Discovery Bay, California
Discovery Bay, CA vs. Walnut Creek, CA
Compared to Discovery Bay, Walnut Creek is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  16.8% 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
  1.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  47.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.4% lower
  Commute
  15.9% lower
  Health
  0.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.3% higher