Walnut Creek, California vs. Highlands Ranch, Colorado

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Highlands Ranch, Colorado is 27.7% cheaper than Walnut Creek, California.

You would need a salary of $61,494 in Highlands Ranch, Colorado to maintain the standard of living you have in Walnut Creek, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Highlands Ranch, Colorado is cheaper than Walnut Creek, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
30% cheaper in Highlands Ranch
than in Walnut Creek, California
Walnut Creek, CA vs. Highlands Ranch, CO
Compared to Walnut Creek, Highlands Ranch is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  27.7% 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
  8.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  44.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.1% lower
  Commute
  9.9% lower
  Health
  31.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.1% higher