What is a pro or con of living in Walnut Creek, Californiacompared to Gig Harbor, Washington?

Median Home Cost is 45% more expensive in Walnut Creek.

What salary do I need to live in Walnut Creek, California copmared to Gig Harbor, Washington?

A salary of $200,000 in Gig Harbor, Washington should increase to $278,984 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.

GIG HARBOR vs. WALNUT CREEK
Cost of Living Comparison

Gig Harbor, Washington vs. Walnut Creek, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Walnut Creek, California is 39.5% more expensive than Gig Harbor, Washington.

You would need a salary of $278,984 in Walnut Creek, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Gig Harbor, Washington.

Comparison highlights

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

Median Home Cost
45% more expensive in Walnut Creek
than in Gig Harbor, Washington

Gig Harbor, WA vs. Walnut Creek, CA

Compared to Gig Harbor, Walnut Creek is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

39.5% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

6.4% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

75.8% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

47.4% higher

Commute

14.7% higher

Health

37.1% higher

Taxes

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Personal

4.2% lower

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Gig Harbor, Washington vs. Walnut Creek, California

Cost of Living Comparison

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Gig Harbor, WA vs. Walnut Creek, CA

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