San Mateo, California vs. Walnut Creek, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Walnut Creek, California is 21.1% cheaper than San Mateo, California.

You would need a salary of $39,465 in Walnut Creek, California to maintain the standard of living you have in San Mateo, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Walnut Creek, California is cheaper than San Mateo, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
25% cheaper in Walnut Creek
than in San Mateo, California
San Mateo, CA vs. Walnut Creek, CA
Compared to San Mateo, Walnut Creek is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  21.1% 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
  4.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  38.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  11.6% higher
  Commute
  11.1% lower
  Health
  3.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.6% lower