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WALNUT CREEK vs. CHICAGO
Cost of Living Comparison
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Walnut Creek, California vs. Chicago, Illinois
Cost of Living Comparison
The cost of living in Chicago, Illinois is
45.7%
cheaper
than Walnut Creek, California.
You would need a salary of
$97,735
in Chicago, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Walnut Creek, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Chicago, Illinois is
cheaper
than Walnut Creek, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
72% cheaper in Chicago
than in Walnut Creek, California
Walnut Creek, CA vs. Chicago, IL
Compared to Walnut Creek, Chicago is:
Homeowner
No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
45.7% lower
Child Care
, Taxes not Considered
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Taxes Considered
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Renter
No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
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Taxes Considered
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Food
13.2% lower
Housing (Homeowner)
73.8% lower
Housing (Rent)
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Median Home Cost
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Utilities
9.6% lower
Commute
8.6% higher
Health
27.3% lower
Taxes
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Childcare
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Personal
2.9% lower
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