Richmond, California vs. Walnut Creek, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Walnut Creek, California is 25.7% more expensive than Richmond, California.

You would need a salary of $62,873 in Walnut Creek, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Richmond, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Walnut Creek, California is more expensive than Richmond, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
66% more expensive in Walnut Creek
than in Richmond, California
Richmond, CA vs. Walnut Creek, CA
Compared to Richmond, Walnut Creek is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  25.7% 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
  3.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  66.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  14.4% higher
  Commute
  4.3% lower
  Health
  0.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.4% higher