What is a pro or con of living in Walnut Creek, Californiacompared to Martinez, California?

Median Home Cost is 33% more expensive in Walnut Creek.

What salary do I need to live in Walnut Creek, California copmared to Martinez, California?

A salary of $50,000 in Martinez, California should increase to $63,848 in Walnut Creek, California (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

MARTINEZ vs. WALNUT CREEK
Cost of Living Comparison

Martinez, California vs. Walnut Creek, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Walnut Creek, California is 27.7% more expensive than Martinez, California.

You would need a salary of $63,848 in Walnut Creek, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Martinez, California.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Walnut Creek, California is more expensive than Martinez, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
33% more expensive in Walnut Creek
than in Martinez, California

Martinez, CA vs. Walnut Creek, CA

Compared to Martinez, Walnut Creek is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

27.7% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

1.9% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

46.3% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

14.3% higher

Commute

3.1% higher

Health

0.0% higher

Taxes

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Childcare

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Personal

1.0% higher

Cost of Food

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Martinez, California vs. Walnut Creek, California

Cost of Living Comparison

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Martinez, CA vs. Walnut Creek, CA

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