San Jose, California vs. Walnut Creek, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Walnut Creek, California is 8.0% cheaper than San Jose, California.

You would need a salary of $138,000 in Walnut Creek, California to maintain the standard of living you have in San Jose, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Walnut Creek, California is cheaper than San Jose, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
13% cheaper in Walnut Creek
than in San Jose, California
San Jose, CA vs. Walnut Creek, CA
Compared to San Jose, Walnut Creek is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  8.0% 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
  1.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  12.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.0% higher
  Commute
  15.6% lower
  Health
  12.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.4% higher