Tacoma, Washington vs. Walnut Creek, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Walnut Creek, California is 67.6% more expensive than Tacoma, Washington.

You would need a salary of $192,771 in Walnut Creek, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Tacoma, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Walnut Creek, California is more expensive than Tacoma, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
125% more expensive in Walnut Creek
than in Tacoma, Washington
Tacoma, WA vs. Walnut Creek, CA
Compared to Tacoma, Walnut Creek is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  67.6% 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
  10.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  182.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  51.3% higher
  Commute
  6.9% higher
  Health
  37.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.8% lower