Lincoln, Nebraska vs. Walnut Creek, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Walnut Creek, California is 116.2% more expensive than Lincoln, Nebraska.

You would need a salary of $151,322 in Walnut Creek, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Lincoln, Nebraska.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Walnut Creek, California is more expensive than Lincoln, Nebraska
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
289% more expensive in Walnut Creek
than in Lincoln, Nebraska
Lincoln, NE vs. Walnut Creek, CA
Compared to Lincoln, Walnut Creek is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  116.2% 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
  15.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  383.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  11.2% higher
  Commute
  67.8% higher
  Health
  9.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  12.4% higher