McLean, Virginia vs. Walnut Creek, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Walnut Creek, California is 1.6% cheaper than McLean, Virginia.

You would need a salary of $49,204 in Walnut Creek, California to maintain the standard of living you have in McLean, Virginia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Walnut Creek, California is cheaper than McLean, Virginia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
13% cheaper in Walnut Creek
than in McLean, Virginia
Mclean, VA vs. Walnut Creek, CA
Compared to Mclean, Walnut Creek is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  1.6% lower
      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
  5.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  5.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.7% higher
  Commute
  1.6% higher
  Health
  18.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.7% lower