Santa Fe, New Mexico vs. Walnut Creek, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Walnut Creek, California is 73.5% more expensive than Santa Fe, New Mexico.

You would need a salary of $199,537 in Walnut Creek, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Santa Fe, New Mexico.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Walnut Creek, California is more expensive than Santa Fe, New Mexico
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
89% more expensive in Walnut Creek
than in Santa Fe, New Mexico
Santa Fe, NM vs. Walnut Creek, CA
Compared to Santa Fe, Walnut Creek is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  73.5% 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
  10.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  129.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.0% higher
  Commute
  59.0% higher
  Health
  47.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.0% higher