Walnut Creek, California vs. Amherst, New Hampshire

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Amherst, New Hampshire is 37.6% cheaper than Walnut Creek, California.

You would need a salary of $31,218 in Amherst, New Hampshire to maintain the standard of living you have in Walnut Creek, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Amherst, New Hampshire is cheaper than Walnut Creek, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
46% cheaper in Amherst
than in Walnut Creek, California
Walnut Creek, CA vs. Amherst, NH
Compared to Walnut Creek, Amherst is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  37.6% 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
  3.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  57.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  17.3% higher
  Commute
  21.3% lower
  Health
  31.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  9.3% higher