Salt Lake City, Utah vs. Walnut Creek, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Walnut Creek, California is 62.1% more expensive than Salt Lake City, Utah.

You would need a salary of $87,551 in Walnut Creek, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Salt Lake City, Utah.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Walnut Creek, California is more expensive than Salt Lake City, Utah
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
104% more expensive in Walnut Creek
than in Salt Lake City, Utah
Salt Lake City, UT vs. Walnut Creek, CA
Compared to Salt Lake City, Walnut Creek is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  62.1% 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
  16.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  122.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  9.0% higher
  Commute
  36.5% higher
  Health
  19.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  12.1% higher