Cost of Living Calculator - Charleston, West Virginia vs Walnut Creek, California


The cost of living in Walnut Creek, California is 144.5% more expensive than Charleston, West Virginia.

You would need a salary of $122,250 in Walnut Creek, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Charleston, West Virginia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Walnut Creek, California is more expensive than Charleston, West Virginia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
559% more expensive in Walnut Creek
than in Charleston, West Virginia
Charleston, WV vs Walnut Creek, CA
Compared to Charleston, Walnut Creek is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  144.5% 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
  12.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  718.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  18.8% higher
  Commute
  46.6% higher
  Health
  11.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  20.6% higher

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