Elk Grove, California vs. Walnut Creek, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Walnut Creek, California is 44.6% more expensive than Elk Grove, California.

You would need a salary of $108,443 in Walnut Creek, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Elk Grove, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Walnut Creek, California is more expensive than Elk Grove, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
71% more expensive in Walnut Creek
than in Elk Grove, California
Elk Grove, CA vs. Walnut Creek, CA
Compared to Elk Grove, Walnut Creek is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  44.6% 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
  5.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  97.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.5% higher
  Commute
  0.4% lower
  Health
  16.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.8% higher