Fresno, California vs. Walnut Creek, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Walnut Creek, California is 91.5% more expensive than Fresno, California.

You would need a salary of $95,741 in Walnut Creek, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Fresno, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Walnut Creek, California is more expensive than Fresno, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
184% more expensive in Walnut Creek
than in Fresno, California
Fresno, CA vs. Walnut Creek, CA
Compared to Fresno, Walnut Creek is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  91.5% 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
  12.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  252.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.7% lower
  Commute
  25.4% higher
  Health
  30.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  10.3% higher