Walnut Creek, California vs. Alamo, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Alamo, California is 71.0% more expensive than Walnut Creek, California.

You would need a salary of $85,516 in Alamo, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Walnut Creek, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Alamo, California is more expensive than Walnut Creek, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
129% more expensive in Alamo
than in Walnut Creek, California
Walnut Creek, CA vs. Alamo, CA
Compared to Walnut Creek, Alamo is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  71.0% 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
  6.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  104.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.3% lower
  Commute
  1.3% higher
  Health
  0.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.2% lower