Secaucus, New Jersey vs. Walnut Creek, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Walnut Creek, California is 42.8% more expensive than Secaucus, New Jersey.

You would need a salary of $71,408 in Walnut Creek, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Secaucus, New Jersey.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Walnut Creek, California is more expensive than Secaucus, New Jersey
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
89% more expensive in Walnut Creek
than in Secaucus, New Jersey
Secaucus, NJ vs. Walnut Creek, CA
Compared to Secaucus, Walnut Creek is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  42.8% 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
  4.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  102.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  9.8% lower
  Commute
  10.1% lower
  Health
  21.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.0% higher