Vacaville, California vs. Walnut Creek, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Walnut Creek, California is 48.2% more expensive than Vacaville, California.

You would need a salary of $207,431 in Walnut Creek, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Vacaville, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Walnut Creek, California is more expensive than Vacaville, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
76% more expensive in Walnut Creek
than in Vacaville, California
Vacaville, CA vs. Walnut Creek, CA
Compared to Vacaville, Walnut Creek is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  48.2% 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
  3.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  88.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.0% lower
  Commute
  22.1% higher
  Health
  7.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.2% higher