Geneva, Illinois vs. Walnut Creek, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Walnut Creek, California is 83.0% more expensive than Geneva, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $109,787 in Walnut Creek, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Geneva, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Walnut Creek, California is more expensive than Geneva, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
142% more expensive in Walnut Creek
than in Geneva, Illinois
Geneva, IL vs. Walnut Creek, CA
Compared to Geneva, Walnut Creek is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  83.0% 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
  11.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  150.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.5% higher
  Commute
  36.4% higher
  Health
  30.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.3% higher