Mesa, Arizona vs. Walnut Creek, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Walnut Creek, California is 82.5% more expensive than Mesa, Arizona.

You would need a salary of $72,989 in Walnut Creek, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Mesa, Arizona.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Walnut Creek, California is more expensive than Mesa, Arizona
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
140% more expensive in Walnut Creek
than in Mesa, Arizona
Mesa, AZ vs. Walnut Creek, CA
Compared to Mesa, Walnut Creek is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  82.5% 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
  15.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  247.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.5% higher
  Commute
  11.8% higher
  Health
  30.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  11.4% higher