Cost of Living Calculator - Skagway, Alaska vs Walnut Creek, California


The cost of living in Walnut Creek, California is 64.8% more expensive than Skagway, Alaska.

You would need a salary of $123,625 in Walnut Creek, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Skagway, Alaska.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Walnut Creek, California is more expensive than Skagway, Alaska
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
147% more expensive in Walnut Creek
than in Skagway, Alaska
Skagway, AK vs Walnut Creek, CA
Compared to Skagway, Walnut Creek is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  64.8% 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
  23.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  125.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  28.1% lower
  Commute
  131.0% higher
  Health
  4.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  10.9% lower

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