What is a pro or con of living in Walnut Creek, Californiacompared to San Rafael, California?

Median Home Cost is 15% cheaper in Walnut Creek.

What salary do I need to live in Walnut Creek, California copmared to San Rafael, California?

A salary of $50,000 in San Rafael, California could decrease to $45,492 in Walnut Creek, California (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

SAN RAFAEL vs. WALNUT CREEK
Cost of Living Comparison

San Rafael, California vs. Walnut Creek, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Walnut Creek, California is 9.0% cheaper than San Rafael, California.

You would need a salary of $45,492 in Walnut Creek, California to maintain the standard of living you have in San Rafael, California.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Walnut Creek, California is cheaper than San Rafael, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
15% cheaper in Walnut Creek
than in San Rafael, California

San Rafael, CA vs. Walnut Creek, CA

Compared to San Rafael, Walnut Creek is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

9.0% lower

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

1.3% lower

Housing (Homeowner)

16.2% lower

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

5.4% higher

Commute

7.4% higher

Health

10.0% higher

Taxes

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Personal

12.0% lower

Cost of Food

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San Rafael, California vs. Walnut Creek, California

Cost of Living Comparison

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San Rafael, CA vs. Walnut Creek, CA

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