What is a pro or con of living in Walnut Creek, Californiacompared to Hackettstown, New Jersey?

Median Home Cost is 157% more expensive in Walnut Creek.

What salary do I need to live in Walnut Creek, California copmared to Hackettstown, New Jersey?

A salary of $50,000 in Hackettstown, New Jersey should increase to $91,489 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.

HACKETTSTOWN vs. WALNUT CREEK
Cost of Living Comparison

Hackettstown, New Jersey vs. Walnut Creek, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Walnut Creek, California is 83.0% more expensive than Hackettstown, New Jersey.

You would need a salary of $91,489 in Walnut Creek, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Hackettstown, New Jersey.

Comparison highlights

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

Median Home Cost
157% more expensive in Walnut Creek
than in Hackettstown, New Jersey

Hackettstown, NJ vs. Walnut Creek, CA

Compared to Hackettstown, Walnut Creek is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

83.0% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Food

5.7% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

227.8% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

2.8% higher

Commute

27.8% higher

Health

22.7% higher

Taxes

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Childcare

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Personal

3.9% higher

Cost of Food

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Hackettstown, New Jersey vs. Walnut Creek, California

Cost of Living Comparison

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Hackettstown, NJ vs. Walnut Creek, CA

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