Watsonville, California vs. Walnut Creek, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Walnut Creek, California is 30.4% more expensive than Watsonville, California.

You would need a salary of $65,194 in Walnut Creek, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Watsonville, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Walnut Creek, California is more expensive than Watsonville, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
27% more expensive in Walnut Creek
than in Watsonville, California
Watsonville, CA vs. Walnut_Creek, CA
Compared to Watsonville, Walnut_Creek is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  30.4% 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
  4.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  51.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  12.5% higher
  Commute
  22.6% higher
  Health
  10.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.6% higher