What is a pro or con of living in Walnut Creek, Californiacompared to Philadelphia, Pennsylvania?

Median Home Cost is 397% more expensive in Walnut Creek.

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

A salary of $108,000 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania should increase to $203,451 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.

PHILADELPHIA vs. WALNUT CREEK
Cost of Living Comparison

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania vs. Walnut Creek, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Walnut Creek, California is 88.4% more expensive than Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

You would need a salary of $203,451 in Walnut Creek, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

Comparison highlights

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

Median Home Cost
397% more expensive in Walnut Creek
than in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Philadelphia, PA vs. Walnut Creek, CA

Compared to Philadelphia, Walnut Creek is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

88.4% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

9.3% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

470.0% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

4.7% lower

Commute

10.1% lower

Health

18.6% higher

Taxes

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Personal

1.6% lower

Cost of Food

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Philadelphia, Pennsylvania vs. Walnut Creek, California

Cost of Living Comparison

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