Cost of Living Calculator - New Canaan, Connecticut vs Walnut Creek, California


The cost of living in Walnut Creek, California is 18.1% cheaper than New Canaan, Connecticut.

You would need a salary of $40,969 in Walnut Creek, California to maintain the standard of living you have in New Canaan, Connecticut.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Walnut Creek, California is cheaper than New Canaan, Connecticut
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
39% cheaper in Walnut Creek
than in New Canaan, Connecticut
New Canaan, CT vs Walnut Creek, CA
Compared to New Canaan, Walnut Creek is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  18.1% 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
  4.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  28.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  14.7% lower
  Commute
  7.6% lower
  Health
  4.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  10.4% lower

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