Los Angeles, California vs. Walnut Creek, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Walnut Creek, California is 12.3% more expensive than Los Angeles, California.

You would need a salary of $123,485 in Walnut Creek, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Los Angeles, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Walnut Creek, California is more expensive than Los Angeles, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
12% more expensive in Walnut Creek
than in Los Angeles, California
Los Angeles, CA vs. Walnut Creek, CA
Compared to Los Angeles, Walnut Creek is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  12.3% 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
  7.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  26.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  9.5% higher
  Commute
  22.9% lower
  Health
  34.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.7% higher