Rocklin, California vs. Walnut Creek, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Walnut Creek, California is 43.5% more expensive than Rocklin, California.

You would need a salary of $143,541 in Walnut Creek, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Rocklin, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Walnut Creek, California is more expensive than Rocklin, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
62% more expensive in Walnut Creek
than in Rocklin, California
Rocklin, CA vs. Walnut Creek, CA
Compared to Rocklin, Walnut Creek is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  43.5% 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
  4.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  76.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.5% lower
  Commute
  23.9% higher
  Health
  18.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.5% higher