Lakeland, Florida vs. Walnut Creek, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Walnut Creek, California is 124.0% more expensive than Lakeland, Florida.

You would need a salary of $94,084 in Walnut Creek, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Lakeland, Florida.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Walnut Creek, California is more expensive than Lakeland, Florida
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
262% more expensive in Walnut Creek
than in Lakeland, Florida
Lakeland, FL vs. Walnut Creek, CA
Compared to Lakeland, Walnut Creek is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  124.0% 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
  9.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  437.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.7% higher
  Commute
  50.7% higher
  Health
  20.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  17.4% higher