Kent, Washington vs. Walnut Creek, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Walnut Creek, California is 44.2% more expensive than Kent, Washington.

You would need a salary of $72,085 in Walnut Creek, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Kent, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Walnut Creek, California is more expensive than Kent, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
72% more expensive in Walnut Creek
than in Kent, Washington
Kent, WA vs. Walnut Creek, CA
Compared to Kent, Walnut Creek is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  44.2% 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
  9.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  127.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  39.6% higher
  Commute
  12.1% lower
  Health
  37.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  9.1% lower