Walnut Creek, California vs. Oakland, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Oakland, California is 10.8% cheaper than Walnut Creek, California.

You would need a salary of $75,847 in Oakland, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Walnut Creek, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Oakland, California is cheaper than Walnut Creek, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
20% cheaper in Oakland
than in Walnut Creek, California
Walnut Creek, CA vs. Oakland, CA
Compared to Walnut Creek, Oakland is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  10.8% 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
  0.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  16.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  12.0% lower
  Commute
  1.3% lower
  Health
  3.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.0% higher