San Francisco, California vs. Walnut Creek, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Walnut Creek, California is 18.9% cheaper than San Francisco, California.

You would need a salary of $12,160 in Walnut Creek, California to maintain the standard of living you have in San Francisco, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Walnut Creek, California is cheaper than San Francisco, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
17% cheaper in Walnut Creek
than in San Francisco, California
San Francisco, CA vs. Walnut Creek, CA
Compared to San Francisco, Walnut Creek is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  18.9% lower
      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
  3.9% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  36.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.2% higher
  Commute
  19.4% lower
  Health
  5.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.3% lower