Bothell, Washington vs. Walnut Creek, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Walnut Creek, California is 18.6% more expensive than Bothell, Washington.

You would need a salary of $533,633 in Walnut Creek, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Bothell, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Walnut Creek, California is more expensive than Bothell, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
11% more expensive in Walnut Creek
than in Bothell, Washington
Bothell, WA vs. Walnut Creek, CA
Compared to Bothell, Walnut Creek is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  18.6% 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
  4.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  47.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  45.7% higher
  Commute
  9.5% lower
  Health
  37.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.0% lower