Asheville, North Carolina vs. Walnut Creek, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Walnut Creek, California is 87.1% more expensive than Asheville, North Carolina.

You would need a salary of $93,567 in Walnut Creek, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Asheville, North Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Walnut Creek, California is more expensive than Asheville, North Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
139% more expensive in Walnut Creek
than in Asheville, North Carolina
Asheville, NC vs. Walnut_Creek, CA
Compared to Asheville, Walnut_Creek is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  87.1% 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
  8.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  204.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.1% higher
  Commute
  54.0% higher
  Health
  1.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.5% higher