Denver, Colorado vs. Walnut Creek, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Walnut Creek, California is 54.8% more expensive than Denver, Colorado.

You would need a salary of $89,768 in Walnut Creek, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Denver, Colorado.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Walnut Creek, California is more expensive than Denver, Colorado
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
77% more expensive in Walnut Creek
than in Denver, Colorado
Denver, CO vs. Walnut Creek, CA
Compared to Denver, Walnut Creek is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  54.8% 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
  9.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  105.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.7% higher
  Commute
  9.8% higher
  Health
  44.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.5% higher