Walnut Creek, California vs. Newark, New Jersey

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Newark, New Jersey is 37.9% cheaper than Walnut Creek, California.

You would need a salary of $31,041 in Newark, New Jersey to maintain the standard of living you have in Walnut Creek, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Newark, New Jersey is cheaper than Walnut Creek, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
62% cheaper in Newark
than in Walnut Creek, California
Walnut Creek, CA vs. Newark, NJ
Compared to Walnut Creek, Newark is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  37.9% lower
      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
  7.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  69.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  11.2% higher
  Commute
  22.4% higher
  Health
  18.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.7% higher