Newark, California vs. Walnut Creek, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Walnut Creek, California is 1.3% more expensive than Newark, California.

You would need a salary of $96,216 in Walnut Creek, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Newark, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Walnut Creek, California is more expensive than Newark, California
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Transportation
7% more expensive in Walnut Creek
than in Newark, California
Newark, CA vs. Walnut Creek, CA
Compared to Newark, Walnut Creek is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  1.3% 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
  0.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  2.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.0% higher
  Commute
  7.3% higher
  Health
  3.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.6% lower