Cost of Living Calculator - Newton, Massachusetts vs Walnut Creek, California


The cost of living in Walnut Creek, California is 4.9% cheaper than Newton, Massachusetts.

You would need a salary of $71,365 in Walnut Creek, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Newton, Massachusetts.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Walnut Creek, California is cheaper than Newton, Massachusetts
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
18% cheaper in Walnut Creek
than in Newton, Massachusetts
Newton, MA vs Walnut Creek, CA
Compared to Newton, Walnut Creek is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  4.9% 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
  5.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  17.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  11.8% lower
  Commute
  28.3% higher
  Health
  35.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  11.6% lower

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