Dallas, Texas vs. Walnut Creek, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Walnut Creek, California is 95.8% more expensive than Dallas, Texas.

You would need a salary of $97,921 in Walnut Creek, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Dallas, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Walnut Creek, California is more expensive than Dallas, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
247% more expensive in Walnut Creek
than in Dallas, Texas
Dallas, TX vs. Walnut Creek, CA
Compared to Dallas, Walnut Creek is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  95.8% 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
  13.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  306.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.6% higher
  Commute
  8.9% higher
  Health
  23.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.0% higher