Cost of Living Calculator - Palo Alto, California vs Walnut Creek, California


The cost of living in Walnut Creek, California is 54.3% cheaper than Palo Alto, California.

You would need a salary of $22,851 in Walnut Creek, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Palo Alto, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Walnut Creek, California is cheaper than Palo Alto, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
67% cheaper in Walnut Creek
than in Palo Alto, California
Palo_Alto, CA vs Walnut_Creek, CA
Compared to Palo_Alto, Walnut_Creek is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  54.3% 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
  10.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  70.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  14.1% higher
  Commute
  9.3% lower
  Health
  12.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.3% higher

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