Walnut Creek, California vs. Palo Alto, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Palo Alto, California is 118.8% more expensive than Walnut Creek, California.

You would need a salary of $284,449 in Palo Alto, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Walnut Creek, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Palo Alto, California is more expensive than Walnut Creek, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
203% more expensive in Palo Alto
than in Walnut Creek, California
Walnut Creek, CA vs. Palo Alto, CA
Compared to Walnut Creek, Palo Alto is:
  Homeowner
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  118.8% higher
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  Renter
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  Food
  11.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  237.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
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  Utilities
  12.4% lower
  Commute
  10.3% higher
  Health
  11.1% lower
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  Personal
  4.2% lower
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