What is a pro or con of living in Walnut Creek, Californiacompared to Glendale, California?

Childcare is 23% more expensive in Walnut Creek.

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

A salary of $50,000 in Glendale, California should increase to $51,323 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.

GLENDALE vs. WALNUT CREEK
Cost of Living Comparison

Glendale, California vs. Walnut Creek, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Walnut Creek, California is 2.6% more expensive than Glendale, California.

You would need a salary of $51,323 in Walnut Creek, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Glendale, California.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Walnut Creek, California is more expensive than Glendale, California
• Childcare is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Childcare
23% more expensive in Walnut Creek
than in Glendale, California

Glendale, CA vs. Walnut Creek, CA

Compared to Glendale, Walnut Creek is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

2.6% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Food

6.8% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

3.3% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Median Home Cost

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Utilities

3.2% higher

Commute

20.5% lower

Health

39.7% higher

Taxes

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Childcare

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Personal

5.6% higher

Cost of Food

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Glendale, California vs. Walnut Creek, California

Cost of Living Comparison

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