What is a pro or con of living in Walnut Creek, Californiacompared to Thousand Oaks, California?

Median Home Cost is 12% more expensive in Walnut Creek.

What salary do I need to live in Walnut Creek, California copmared to Thousand Oaks, California?

A salary of $150,000 in Thousand Oaks, California should increase to $178,305 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.

THOUSAND OAKS vs. WALNUT CREEK
Cost of Living Comparison

Thousand Oaks, California vs. Walnut Creek, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Walnut Creek, California is 18.9% more expensive than Thousand Oaks, California.

You would need a salary of $178,305 in Walnut Creek, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Thousand Oaks, California.

Comparison highlights

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

Median Home Cost
12% more expensive in Walnut Creek
than in Thousand Oaks, California

Thousand Oaks, CA vs. Walnut Creek, CA

Compared to Thousand Oaks, Walnut Creek is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

18.9% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

1.9% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

18.3% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

5.4% higher

Commute

10.7% higher

Health

13.5% higher

Taxes

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Personal

6.1% higher

Cost of Food

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Thousand Oaks, California vs. Walnut Creek, California

Cost of Living Comparison

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Thousand Oaks, CA vs. Walnut Creek, CA

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