Alameda, California vs. Walnut Creek, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Walnut Creek, California is 5.8% cheaper than Alameda, California.

You would need a salary of $70,643 in Walnut Creek, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Alameda, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Walnut Creek, California is cheaper than Alameda, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
13% cheaper in Walnut Creek
than in Alameda, California
Alameda, CA vs. Walnut Creek, CA
Compared to Alameda, Walnut Creek is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  5.8% 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
  0.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  11.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  14.8% higher
  Commute
  1.7% higher
  Health
  3.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.5% lower