Walnut Creek, California vs. New York, New York

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in New York, New York is 14.8% cheaper than Walnut Creek, California.

You would need a salary of $42,619 in New York, New York to maintain the standard of living you have in Walnut Creek, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, New York, New York is cheaper than Walnut Creek, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
33% cheaper in New York
than in Walnut Creek, California
Walnut Creek, CA vs. New York, NY
Compared to Walnut Creek, New York is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  14.8% 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
  4.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  22.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  46.7% higher
  Commute
  42.0% higher
  Health
  5.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  9.7% higher