What is a pro or con of living in San Francisco, Californiacompared to Walnut Creek, California?

Median Home Cost is 20% more expensive in San Francisco.

What salary do I need to live in San Francisco, California copmared to Walnut Creek, California?

A salary of $65,000 in Walnut Creek, California should increase to $80,182 in San Francisco, California (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

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WALNUT CREEK vs. SAN FRANCISCO
Cost of Living Comparison

Walnut Creek, California vs. San Francisco, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in San Francisco, California is 23.4% more expensive than Walnut Creek, California.

You would need a salary of $80,182 in San Francisco, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Walnut Creek, California.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, San Francisco, California is more expensive than Walnut Creek, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
20% more expensive in San Francisco
than in Walnut Creek, California

Walnut Creek, CA vs. San Francisco, CA

Compared to Walnut Creek, San Francisco is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

23.4% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Food

4.1% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

57.8% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

5.0% lower

Commute

24.1% higher

Health

5.1% lower

Taxes

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Personal

9.0% higher

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