Cost of Living Calculator - Boston, Massachusetts vs Walnut Creek, California


The cost of living in Walnut Creek, California is 28.9% more expensive than Boston, Massachusetts.

You would need a salary of $477,046 in Walnut Creek, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Boston, Massachusetts.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Walnut Creek, California is more expensive than Boston, Massachusetts
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
56% more expensive in Walnut Creek
than in Boston, Massachusetts
Boston, MA vs Walnut Creek, CA
Compared to Boston, Walnut Creek is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  28.9% 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
  0.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  45.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  12.2% lower
  Commute
  3.3% lower
  Health
  35.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  14.4% lower

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