Cost of Living Calculator - Queens, New York vs Walnut Creek, California


The cost of living in Walnut Creek, California is 17.5% more expensive than Queens, New York.

You would need a salary of $141,034 in Walnut Creek, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Queens, New York.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Walnut Creek, California is more expensive than Queens, New York
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
36% more expensive in Walnut Creek
than in Queens, New York
Queens, NY vs Walnut Creek, CA
Compared to Queens, Walnut Creek is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  17.5% 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
  3.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  44.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  31.4% lower
  Commute
  32.4% lower
  Health
  4.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  9.0% lower

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