Hartford, Connecticut vs. Walnut Creek, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Walnut Creek, California is 112.0% more expensive than Hartford, Connecticut.

You would need a salary of $302,946 in Walnut Creek, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Hartford, Connecticut.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Walnut Creek, California is more expensive than Hartford, Connecticut
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
468% more expensive in Walnut Creek
than in Hartford, Connecticut
Hartford, CT vs. Walnut Creek, CA
Compared to Hartford, Walnut Creek is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  112.0% 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
  8.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  594.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  14.5% lower
  Commute
  13.3% higher
  Health
  6.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.8% lower