What is a pro or con of living in Walnut Creek, Californiacompared to Kettering, Ohio?

Median Home Cost is 425% more expensive in Walnut Creek.

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

A salary of $70,000 in Kettering, Ohio should increase to $164,442 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.

KETTERING vs. WALNUT CREEK
Cost of Living Comparison

Kettering, Ohio vs. Walnut Creek, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Walnut Creek, California is 134.9% more expensive than Kettering, Ohio.

You would need a salary of $164,442 in Walnut Creek, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Kettering, Ohio.

Comparison highlights

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

Median Home Cost
425% more expensive in Walnut Creek
than in Kettering, Ohio

Kettering, OH vs. Walnut Creek, CA

Compared to Kettering, Walnut Creek is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

134.9% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Food

14.8% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

504.6% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

4.0% lower

Commute

62.6% higher

Health

34.1% higher

Taxes

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Personal

6.0% higher

Cost of Food

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Kettering, Ohio vs. Walnut Creek, California

Cost of Living Comparison

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Kettering, OH vs. Walnut Creek, CA

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