Brentwood, California vs. Walnut Creek, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Walnut Creek, California is 14.4% more expensive than Brentwood, California.

You would need a salary of $57,201 in Walnut Creek, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Brentwood, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Walnut Creek, California is more expensive than Brentwood, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
27% more expensive in Walnut Creek
than in Brentwood, California
Brentwood, CA vs. Walnut Creek, CA
Compared to Brentwood, Walnut Creek is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  14.4% 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
  2.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  47.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.8% lower
  Commute
  12.1% lower
  Health
  0.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.9% higher