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WALNUT CREEK vs. CHICAGO
Cost of Living Comparison

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Cost of Living Calculator - Walnut Creek, California vs Chicago, Illinois

The cost of living in Chicago, Illinois is 45.7% cheaper than Walnut Creek, California.

You would need a salary of $257,885 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

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45.7% lower

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13.2% lower

Housing (Homeowner)

73.8% lower

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

9.6% lower

Commute

8.6% higher

Health

27.3% lower

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Personal

2.9% lower

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