Cost of Living Calculator - Swarthmore, Pennsylvania vs Walnut Creek, California


The cost of living in Walnut Creek, California is 76.0% more expensive than Swarthmore, Pennsylvania.

You would need a salary of $132,021 in Walnut Creek, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Swarthmore, Pennsylvania.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Walnut Creek, California is more expensive than Swarthmore, Pennsylvania
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
131% more expensive in Walnut Creek
than in Swarthmore, Pennsylvania
Swarthmore, PA vs Walnut Creek, CA
Compared to Swarthmore, Walnut Creek is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  76.0% 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
  4.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  210.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.4% lower
  Commute
  9.7% higher
  Health
  19.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.5% higher

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