Melbourne, Florida vs. Walnut Creek, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Walnut Creek, California is 109.5% more expensive than Melbourne, Florida.

You would need a salary of $308,015 in Walnut Creek, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Melbourne, Florida.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Walnut Creek, California is more expensive than Melbourne, Florida
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
194% more expensive in Walnut Creek
than in Melbourne, Florida
Melbourne, FL vs. Walnut Creek, CA
Compared to Melbourne, Walnut Creek is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  109.5% 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
  11.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  348.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.4% higher
  Commute
  52.9% higher
  Health
  21.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  12.0% higher