Fair Lawn, New Jersey vs. Walnut Creek, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Walnut Creek, California is 47.0% more expensive than Fair Lawn, New Jersey.

You would need a salary of $110,215 in Walnut Creek, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Fair Lawn, New Jersey.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Walnut Creek, California is more expensive than Fair Lawn, New Jersey
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
91% more expensive in Walnut Creek
than in Fair Lawn, New Jersey
Fair Lawn, NJ vs. Walnut Creek, CA
Compared to Fair Lawn, Walnut Creek is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  47.0% 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
  5.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  104.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  9.8% lower
  Commute
  10.5% lower
  Health
  23.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.7% lower