Hershey, Pennsylvania vs. Walnut Creek, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Walnut Creek, California is 92.4% more expensive than Hershey, Pennsylvania.

You would need a salary of $96,206 in Walnut Creek, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Hershey, Pennsylvania.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Walnut Creek, California is more expensive than Hershey, Pennsylvania
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
203% more expensive in Walnut Creek
than in Hershey, Pennsylvania
Hershey, PA vs. Walnut Creek, CA
Compared to Hershey, Walnut Creek is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  92.4% 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
  5.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  270.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.2% higher
  Commute
  44.1% higher
  Health
  10.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.1% higher