Albany, Oregon vs. Walnut Creek, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Walnut Creek, California is 97.0% more expensive than Albany, Oregon.

You would need a salary of $236,414 in Walnut Creek, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Albany, Oregon.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Walnut Creek, California is more expensive than Albany, Oregon
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
161% more expensive in Walnut Creek
than in Albany, Oregon
Albany, OR vs. Walnut Creek, CA
Compared to Albany, Walnut Creek is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  97.0% 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
  11.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  217.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  24.5% higher
  Commute
  51.1% higher
  Health
  26.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  15.7% higher