What is a pro or con of living in Walnut Creek, Californiacompared to Albuquerque, New Mexico?

Median Home Cost is 232% more expensive in Walnut Creek.

What salary do I need to live in Walnut Creek, California copmared to Albuquerque, New Mexico?

A salary of $20,000 in Albuquerque, New Mexico should increase to $43,568 in Walnut Creek, California (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

ALBUQUERQUE vs. WALNUT CREEK
Cost of Living Comparison

Albuquerque, New Mexico vs. Walnut Creek, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Walnut Creek, California is 117.8% more expensive than Albuquerque, New Mexico.

You would need a salary of $43,568 in Walnut Creek, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Albuquerque, New Mexico.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Walnut Creek, California is more expensive than Albuquerque, New Mexico
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
232% more expensive in Walnut Creek
than in Albuquerque, New Mexico

Albuquerque, NM vs. Walnut Creek, CA

Compared to Albuquerque, Walnut Creek is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

117.8% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

16.7% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

329.4% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

5.6% higher

Commute

42.6% higher

Health

51.8% higher

Taxes

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Childcare

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Personal

13.8% higher

Cost of Food

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Albuquerque, New Mexico vs. Walnut Creek, California

Cost of Living Comparison

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