Plano, Texas vs. Walnut Creek, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Walnut Creek, California is 81.3% more expensive than Plano, Texas.

You would need a salary of $135,976 in Walnut Creek, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Plano, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Walnut Creek, California is more expensive than Plano, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
107% more expensive in Walnut Creek
than in Plano, Texas
Plano, TX vs. Walnut Creek, CA
Compared to Plano, Walnut Creek is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  81.3% 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
  8.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  163.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.2% higher
  Commute
  44.9% higher
  Health
  19.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  20.4% higher