Walnut Creek, California vs. Palm Beach, Florida

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Palm Beach, Florida is 11.8% more expensive than Walnut Creek, California.

You would need a salary of $167,745 in Palm Beach, Florida to maintain the standard of living you have in Walnut Creek, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Palm Beach, Florida is more expensive than Walnut Creek, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
76% more expensive in Palm Beach
than in Walnut Creek, California
Walnut Creek, CA vs. Palm Beach, FL
Compared to Walnut Creek, Palm Beach is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  11.8% higher
      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% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  34.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.2% lower
  Commute
  1.4% lower
  Health
  16.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.2% lower