Seattle, Washington vs. Walnut Creek, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Walnut Creek, California is 17.9% more expensive than Seattle, Washington.

You would need a salary of $359,529 in Walnut Creek, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Seattle, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Walnut Creek, California is more expensive than Seattle, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
24% more expensive in Walnut Creek
than in Seattle, Washington
Seattle, WA vs. Walnut Creek, CA
Compared to Seattle, Walnut Creek is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  17.9% 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
  3.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  22.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  49.1% higher
  Commute
  7.3% lower
  Health
  37.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.0% lower