Westfield, New Jersey vs. Walnut Creek, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Walnut Creek, California is 14.1% more expensive than Westfield, New Jersey.

You would need a salary of $114,137 in Walnut Creek, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Westfield, New Jersey.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Walnut Creek, California is more expensive than Westfield, New Jersey
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
9% more expensive in Walnut Creek
than in Westfield, New Jersey
Westfield, NJ vs. Walnut Creek, CA
Compared to Westfield, Walnut Creek is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  14.1% 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
  1.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  23.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.2% lower
  Commute
  17.3% lower
  Health
  24.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.1% higher