Santa Clara, California vs. Walnut Creek, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Walnut Creek, California is 15.9% cheaper than Santa Clara, California.

You would need a salary of $42,067 in Walnut Creek, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Santa Clara, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Walnut Creek, California is cheaper than Santa Clara, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
28% cheaper in Walnut Creek
than in Santa Clara, California
Santa Clara, CA vs. Walnut Creek, CA
Compared to Santa Clara, Walnut Creek is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  15.9% 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
  3.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  32.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  19.3% higher
  Commute
  9.3% lower
  Health
  12.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.6% higher