Oakland, California vs. Walnut Creek, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Walnut Creek, California is 12.1% more expensive than Oakland, California.

You would need a salary of $128,878 in Walnut Creek, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Oakland, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Walnut Creek, California is more expensive than Oakland, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
25% more expensive in Walnut Creek
than in Oakland, California
Oakland, CA vs. Walnut Creek, CA
Compared to Oakland, Walnut Creek is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  12.1% 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
  0.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  19.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  13.6% higher
  Commute
  1.4% higher
  Health
  3.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.0% lower