Mendocino, California vs. Walnut Creek, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Walnut Creek, California is 20.8% more expensive than Mendocino, California.

You would need a salary of $60,379 in Walnut Creek, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Mendocino, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Walnut Creek, California is more expensive than Mendocino, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
28% more expensive in Walnut Creek
than in Mendocino, California
Mendocino, CA vs. Walnut Creek, CA
Compared to Mendocino, Walnut Creek is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  20.8% 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
  1.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  22.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  15.7% higher
  Commute
  50.0% higher
  Health
  0.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.1% higher