Fountain Hills, Arizona vs. Walnut Creek, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Walnut Creek, California is 54.5% more expensive than Fountain Hills, Arizona.

You would need a salary of $77,266 in Walnut Creek, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Fountain Hills, Arizona.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Walnut Creek, California is more expensive than Fountain Hills, Arizona
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
71% more expensive in Walnut Creek
than in Fountain Hills, Arizona
Fountain Hills, AZ vs. Walnut Creek, CA
Compared to Fountain Hills, 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
  10.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  108.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.5% higher
  Commute
  11.4% higher
  Health
  30.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  11.1% higher