What is a pro or con of living in Walnut Creek, Californiacompared to Fitchburg, Massachusetts?

Median Home Cost is 200% more expensive in Walnut Creek.

What salary do I need to live in Walnut Creek, California copmared to Fitchburg, Massachusetts?

A salary of $100,000 in Fitchburg, Massachusetts should increase to $195,262 in Walnut Creek, California (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

FITCHBURG vs. WALNUT CREEK
Cost of Living Comparison

Fitchburg, Massachusetts vs. Walnut Creek, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Walnut Creek, California is 95.3% more expensive than Fitchburg, Massachusetts.

You would need a salary of $195,262 in Walnut Creek, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Fitchburg, Massachusetts.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Walnut Creek, California is more expensive than Fitchburg, Massachusetts
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
200% more expensive in Walnut Creek
than in Fitchburg, Massachusetts

Fitchburg, MA vs. Walnut Creek, CA

Compared to Fitchburg, Walnut Creek is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

95.3% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

7.3% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

309.9% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

18.5% lower

Commute

42.0% higher

Health

26.0% higher

Taxes

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Personal

2.8% higher

Cost of Food

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Fitchburg, Massachusetts vs. Walnut Creek, California

Cost of Living Comparison

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Fitchburg, MA vs. Walnut Creek, CA

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