Cost of Living Calculator - Somerville, Massachusetts vs Walnut Creek, California


The cost of living in Walnut Creek, California is 20.9% more expensive than Somerville, Massachusetts.

You would need a salary of $90,678 in Walnut Creek, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Somerville, Massachusetts.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Walnut Creek, California is more expensive than Somerville, Massachusetts
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
34% more expensive in Walnut Creek
than in Somerville, Massachusetts
Somerville, MA vs Walnut Creek, CA
Compared to Somerville, Walnut Creek is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  20.9% 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
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      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Food
  2.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  24.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  10.2% lower
  Commute
  19.5% higher
  Health
  35.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  11.2% lower

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