Owings Mills, Maryland vs. Walnut Creek, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Walnut Creek, California is 79.3% more expensive than Owings Mills, Maryland.

You would need a salary of $143,463 in Walnut Creek, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Owings Mills, Maryland.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Walnut Creek, California is more expensive than Owings Mills, Maryland
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
186% more expensive in Walnut Creek
than in Owings Mills, Maryland
Owings Mills, MD vs. Walnut Creek, CA
Compared to Owings Mills, Walnut Creek is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  79.3% 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
  10.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  233.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.4% lower
  Commute
  2.7% higher
  Health
  42.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.6% higher