Stratford, Connecticut vs. Walnut Creek, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Walnut Creek, California is 63.2% more expensive than Stratford, Connecticut.

You would need a salary of $204,002 in Walnut Creek, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Stratford, Connecticut.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Walnut Creek, California is more expensive than Stratford, Connecticut
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
176% more expensive in Walnut Creek
than in Stratford, Connecticut
Stratford, CT vs. Walnut Creek, CA
Compared to Stratford, Walnut Creek is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  63.2% 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
  8.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  269.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  20.9% lower
  Commute
  4.7% lower
  Health
  4.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  9.4% lower