Orinda, California vs. Walnut Creek, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Walnut Creek, California is 44.5% cheaper than Orinda, California.

You would need a salary of $27,758 in Walnut Creek, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Orinda, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Walnut Creek, California is cheaper than Orinda, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
48% cheaper in Walnut Creek
than in Orinda, California
Orinda, CA vs. Walnut Creek, CA
Compared to Orinda, Walnut Creek is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  44.5% 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
  4.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  45.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  12.4% higher
  Commute
  1.5% lower
  Health
  0.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.3% higher

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