Walnut Creek, California vs. Santa Clarita, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Santa Clarita, California is 25.4% cheaper than Walnut Creek, California.

You would need a salary of $133,481 in Santa Clarita, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Walnut Creek, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Santa Clarita, California is cheaper than Walnut Creek, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
25% cheaper in Santa Clarita
than in Walnut Creek, California
Walnut Creek, CA vs. Santa Clarita, CA
Compared to Walnut Creek, Santa Clarita is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  25.4% lower
      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
  9.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  37.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.8% higher
  Commute
  2.2% lower
  Health
  24.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.1% lower