South San Francisco, California vs. Walnut Creek, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Walnut Creek, California is 9.0% cheaper than South San Francisco, California.

You would need a salary of $72,821 in Walnut Creek, California to maintain the standard of living you have in South San Francisco, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Walnut Creek, California is cheaper than South San Francisco, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
13% cheaper in Walnut Creek
than in South San Francisco, California
South San Francisco, CA vs. Walnut Creek, CA
Compared to South San Francisco, Walnut Creek is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  9.0% 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
  0.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  14.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  16.5% higher
  Commute
  12.1% lower
  Health
  3.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.8% lower