Santa Rosa, California vs. Walnut Creek, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Walnut Creek, California is 39.4% more expensive than Santa Rosa, California.

You would need a salary of $125,455 in Walnut Creek, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Santa Rosa, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Walnut Creek, California is more expensive than Santa Rosa, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
53% more expensive in Walnut Creek
than in Santa Rosa, California
Santa Rosa, CA vs. Walnut Creek, CA
Compared to Santa Rosa, Walnut Creek is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  39.4% 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
  2.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  50.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.5% higher
  Commute
  23.1% higher
  Health
  9.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.4% higher