Wauwatosa, Wisconsin vs. Walnut Creek, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Walnut Creek, California is 100.6% more expensive than Wauwatosa, Wisconsin.

You would need a salary of $149,453 in Walnut Creek, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Wauwatosa, Wisconsin.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Walnut Creek, California is more expensive than Wauwatosa, Wisconsin
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
209% more expensive in Walnut Creek
than in Wauwatosa, Wisconsin
Wauwatosa, WI vs. Walnut Creek, CA
Compared to Wauwatosa, Walnut Creek is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  100.6% 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
  14.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  230.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.1% lower
  Commute
  36.2% higher
  Health
  29.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  14.6% higher