Sarasota, Florida vs. Walnut Creek, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Walnut Creek, California is 92.2% more expensive than Sarasota, Florida.

You would need a salary of $153,780 in Walnut Creek, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Sarasota, Florida.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Walnut Creek, California is more expensive than Sarasota, Florida
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
125% more expensive in Walnut Creek
than in Sarasota, Florida
Sarasota, FL vs. Walnut Creek, CA
Compared to Sarasota, Walnut Creek is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  92.2% 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
  5.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  230.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.9% higher
  Commute
  40.3% higher
  Health
  19.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  9.4% higher