What is a pro or con of living in Walnut Creek, Californiacompared to State College, Pennsylvania?

Median Home Cost is 188% more expensive in Walnut Creek.

What salary do I need to live in Walnut Creek, California copmared to State College, Pennsylvania?

A salary of $100,000 in State College, Pennsylvania should increase to $197,012 in Walnut Creek, California (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

STATE COLLEGE vs. WALNUT CREEK
Cost of Living Comparison

State College, Pennsylvania vs. Walnut Creek, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Walnut Creek, California is 97.0% more expensive than State College, Pennsylvania.

You would need a salary of $197,012 in Walnut Creek, California to maintain the standard of living you have in State College, Pennsylvania.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Walnut Creek, California is more expensive than State College, Pennsylvania
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
188% more expensive in Walnut Creek
than in State College, Pennsylvania

State College, PA vs. Walnut Creek, CA

Compared to State College, Walnut Creek is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

97.0% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

3.9% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

165.9% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

13.5% higher

Commute

75.6% higher

Health

3.9% lower

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Personal

11.4% higher

Cost of Food

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State College, Pennsylvania vs. Walnut Creek, California

Cost of Living Comparison

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