Lakewood, Colorado vs. Walnut Creek, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Walnut Creek, California is 52.3% more expensive than Lakewood, Colorado.

You would need a salary of $76,135 in Walnut Creek, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Lakewood, Colorado.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Walnut Creek, California is more expensive than Lakewood, Colorado
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
82% more expensive in Walnut Creek
than in Lakewood, Colorado
Lakewood, CO vs. Walnut Creek, CA
Compared to Lakewood, Walnut Creek is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  52.3% higher
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Renter
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Food
  10.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  113.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.7% higher
  Commute
  8.9% higher
  Health
  44.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.7% higher