Mountain View, California vs. Walnut Creek, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Walnut Creek, California is 29.1% cheaper than Mountain View, California.

You would need a salary of $124,867 in Walnut Creek, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Mountain View, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Walnut Creek, California is cheaper than Mountain View, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
42% cheaper in Walnut Creek
than in Mountain View, California
Mountain View, CA vs. Walnut Creek, CA
Compared to Mountain View, Walnut Creek is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  29.1% lower
      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
  6.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  51.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  15.8% higher
  Commute
  8.0% lower
  Health
  12.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.4% higher