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

Housing is 22% more expensive in Walnut Creek.

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

A salary of $144,000 in Issaquah, Washington should increase to $162,575 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.

ISSAQUAH vs. WALNUT CREEK
Cost of Living Comparison

Issaquah, Washington vs. Walnut Creek, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Walnut Creek, California is 12.9% more expensive than Issaquah, Washington.

You would need a salary of $162,575 in Walnut Creek, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Issaquah, Washington.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Walnut Creek, California is more expensive than Issaquah, Washington
• Housing is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Housing
22% more expensive in Walnut Creek
than in Issaquah, Washington

Issaquah, WA vs. Walnut Creek, CA

Compared to Issaquah, Walnut Creek is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

12.9% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Food

2.9% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

22.2% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Median Home Cost

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Utilities

41.9% higher

Commute

6.8% lower

Health

37.3% higher

Taxes

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Personal

7.8% lower

Cost of Food

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Issaquah, Washington vs. Walnut Creek, California

Cost of Living Comparison

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Issaquah, WA vs. Walnut Creek, CA

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