Menlo Park, California vs. Walnut Creek, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Walnut Creek, California is 44.3% cheaper than Menlo Park, California.

You would need a salary of $27,851 in Walnut Creek, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Menlo Park, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Walnut Creek, California is cheaper than Menlo Park, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
58% cheaper in Walnut Creek
than in Menlo Park, California
Menlo Park, CA vs. Walnut Creek, CA
Compared to Menlo Park, Walnut Creek is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  44.3% 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
  8.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  61.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  14.1% higher
  Commute
  7.8% lower
  Health
  3.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.1% lower

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