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Blackstone, MA vs Walnut Creek, CA

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Is it cheaper to live in Walnut Creek or is it cheaper to live in Blackstone?
- Walnut Creek is 56.9% more expensive than Blackstone.

Which city has more affordable housing, Walnut Creek or Blackstone?
- Walnut Creek housing costs are 187.8% more expensive than Blackstone housing costs.

Is Health Care more affordable in Blackstone or is Health Care more affordable in Walnut Creek.
- Health related expenses are 26.0% more in Walnut Creek.
 Blackstone, MAWalnut Creek, CAUnited States
 Overall  Unlock174.9100
 Food & Groceries106.2  Unlock100
 Health  Unlock121.1100
 Housing132.0  Unlock100
 Median Home Cost  Unlock$1,025,000$338,100
 Utilities114  Unlock100
 Transportation  Unlock127.5100
 Miscellaneous135.7  Unlock100
100 = National Average (Below 100 means cheaper than the US average. Above 100 means more expensive.)
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Reviews for Blackstone    1 Reviews

Over 4 years ago

I've lived in Blackstone for 2 years and the town is really nice, beautiful landscapes and friendly people. Summer in Blackstone is gorgeous and the trail is it's best  More

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Reviews for Walnut Creek    16 Reviews

Apart from the congestion, Walnut Creek is one of the best places in the San Francisco Bay Area to live. It is one of the most compact/walkable cities in the entire area  More

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Over 7 years ago

Almost all of Walnut Creek water comes from Pardee dam through an enclosed pipeline. That water is direct from the high Sierras. Among the best water quality in the  More

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Over 7 years ago

I grew up in Southern California and am no stranger to a more inland California climate. Before moving to WC I lived in San Francisco for 15 years where it is obviously  More

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