Cost of Living Calculator - Walnut Creek, California vs Arlington, Massachusetts


The cost of living in Arlington, Massachusetts is 13.4% cheaper than Walnut Creek, California.

You would need a salary of $151,468 in Arlington, Massachusetts to maintain the standard of living you have in Walnut Creek, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Arlington, Massachusetts is cheaper than Walnut Creek, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
11% cheaper in Arlington
than in Walnut Creek, California
Walnut Creek, CA vs Arlington, MA
Compared to Walnut Creek, Arlington is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  13.4% 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
  2.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  15.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  14.6% higher
  Commute
  17.8% lower
  Health
  26.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  12.8% higher

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