Walnut Creek, California vs. Naperville, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Naperville, Illinois is 38.4% cheaper than Walnut Creek, California.

You would need a salary of $46,183 in Naperville, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Walnut Creek, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Naperville, Illinois is cheaper than Walnut Creek, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
51% cheaper in Naperville
than in Walnut Creek, California
Walnut Creek, CA vs. Naperville, IL
Compared to Walnut Creek, Naperville is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  38.4% 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
  9.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  54.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.2% lower
  Commute
  0.5% lower
  Health
  22.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.5% lower