Falls Church, Virginia vs. Walnut Creek, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Walnut Creek, California is 27.1% more expensive than Falls Church, Virginia.

You would need a salary of $254,242 in Walnut Creek, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Falls Church, Virginia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Walnut Creek, California is more expensive than Falls Church, Virginia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
20% more expensive in Walnut Creek
than in Falls Church, Virginia
Falls Church, VA vs. Walnut Creek, CA
Compared to Falls Church, Walnut Creek is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  27.1% 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
  3.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  53.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.2% higher
  Commute
  3.7% higher
  Health
  17.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  17.5% lower