Walnut Creek, California vs. Albany, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Albany, California is 8.0% more expensive than Walnut Creek, California.

You would need a salary of $54,019 in Albany, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Walnut Creek, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Albany, California is more expensive than Walnut Creek, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
18% more expensive in Albany
than in Walnut Creek, California
Walnut Creek, CA vs. Albany, CA
Compared to Walnut Creek, Albany is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  8.0% 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
  0.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  13.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  11.0% lower
  Commute
  3.8% lower
  Health
  3.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.4% higher