Walnut Creek, California vs. San Jose, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in San Jose, California is 8.7% more expensive than Walnut Creek, California.

You would need a salary of $92,391 in San Jose, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Walnut Creek, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, San Jose, California is more expensive than Walnut Creek, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
15% more expensive in San Jose
than in Walnut Creek, California
Walnut Creek, CA vs. San Jose, CA
Compared to Walnut Creek, San Jose is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  8.7% 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
  1.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  14.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.7% lower
  Commute
  18.4% higher
  Health
  11.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.2% lower