Cost of Living Calculator - Carmel-by-the-Sea, California vs Walnut Creek, California


The cost of living in Walnut Creek, California is 28.4% cheaper than Carmel-by-the-Sea, California.

You would need a salary of $53,680 in Walnut Creek, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Carmel-by-the-Sea, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Walnut Creek, California is cheaper than Carmel-by-the-Sea, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
46% cheaper in Walnut Creek
than in Carmel-by-the-Sea, California
Carmel By The Sea, CA vs Walnut Creek, CA
Compared to Carmel By The Sea, Walnut Creek is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  28.4% lower
      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
  5.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  39.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  18.2% higher
  Commute
  23.0% higher
  Health
  15.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  9.2% higher

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