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

Median Home Cost is 58% cheaper in Walnut Creek.

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

A salary of $50,000 in Piedmont, California could decrease to $27,541 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.

PIEDMONT vs. WALNUT CREEK
Cost of Living Comparison

Piedmont, California vs. Walnut Creek, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Walnut Creek, California is 44.9% cheaper than Piedmont, California.

You would need a salary of $27,541 in Walnut Creek, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Piedmont, California.

Comparison highlights

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

Median Home Cost
58% cheaper in Walnut Creek
than in Piedmont, California

Piedmont, CA vs. Walnut Creek, CA

Compared to Piedmont, Walnut Creek is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

44.9% lower

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

2.6% lower

Housing (Homeowner)

61.4% lower

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

10.2% higher

Commute

6.4% higher

Health

3.7% higher

Taxes

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Personal

1.1% lower

Cost of Food

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Piedmont, California vs. Walnut Creek, California

Cost of Living Comparison

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