Cost of Living Calculator - Salem, Oregon vs Walnut Creek, California


The cost of living in Walnut Creek, California is 93.2% more expensive than Salem, Oregon.

You would need a salary of $96,582 in Walnut Creek, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Salem, Oregon.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Walnut Creek, California is more expensive than Salem, Oregon
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
156% more expensive in Walnut Creek
than in Salem, Oregon
Salem, OR vs Walnut Creek, CA
Compared to Salem, Walnut Creek is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  93.2% 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
  11.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  209.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  29.4% higher
  Commute
  32.7% higher
  Health
  30.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  15.8% higher

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