What is a pro or con of living in Walnut Creek, Californiacompared to Murrieta, California?

Median Home Cost is 70% more expensive in Walnut Creek.

What salary do I need to live in Walnut Creek, California copmared to Murrieta, California?

A salary of $50,000 in Murrieta, California should increase to $73,806 in Walnut Creek, California (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

MURRIETA vs. WALNUT CREEK
Cost of Living Comparison

Murrieta, California vs. Walnut Creek, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Walnut Creek, California is 47.6% more expensive than Murrieta, California.

You would need a salary of $73,806 in Walnut Creek, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Murrieta, California.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Walnut Creek, California is more expensive than Murrieta, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
70% more expensive in Walnut Creek
than in Murrieta, California

Murrieta, CA vs. Walnut Creek, CA

Compared to Murrieta, Walnut Creek is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

47.6% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

11.2% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

95.7% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

2.8% lower

Commute

8.9% higher

Health

38.7% higher

Taxes

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Personal

4.6% higher

Cost of Food

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Murrieta, California vs. Walnut Creek, California

Cost of Living Comparison

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Murrieta, CA vs. Walnut Creek, CA

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