Cost of Living Calculator - Santa Maria, California vs Walnut Creek, California


The cost of living in Walnut Creek, California is 62.9% more expensive than Santa Maria, California.

You would need a salary of $122,199 in Walnut Creek, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Santa Maria, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Walnut Creek, California is more expensive than Santa Maria, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
81% more expensive in Walnut Creek
than in Santa Maria, California
Santa Maria, CA vs Walnut Creek, CA
Compared to Santa Maria, Walnut Creek is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  62.9% 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
  9.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  127.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  11.6% higher
  Commute
  33.9% higher
  Health
  7.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.6% higher

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