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 $85,000 in Walnut Creek, California should increase to $104,853 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.

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 $104,853 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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Renter

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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

Cost of Food

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Walnut Creek, California vs. San Francisco, California

Cost of Living Comparison

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Walnut Creek, CA vs. San Francisco, CA

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