East Brunswick, New Jersey vs. Walnut Creek, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Walnut Creek, California is 54.5% more expensive than East Brunswick, New Jersey.

You would need a salary of $231,797 in Walnut Creek, California to maintain the standard of living you have in East Brunswick, New Jersey.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Walnut Creek, California is more expensive than East Brunswick, New Jersey
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
113% more expensive in Walnut Creek
than in East Brunswick, New Jersey
East Brunswick, NJ vs. Walnut Creek, CA
Compared to East Brunswick, Walnut Creek is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  54.5% 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
  5.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  134.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.5% lower
  Commute
  14.7% lower
  Health
  22.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.0% lower