Cost of Living Calculator - Walnut Creek, California vs Columbia, Maryland


The cost of living in Columbia, Maryland is 40.2% cheaper than Walnut Creek, California.

You would need a salary of $44,856 in Columbia, Maryland to maintain the standard of living you have in Walnut Creek, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Columbia, Maryland is cheaper than Walnut Creek, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
56% cheaper in Columbia
than in Walnut Creek, California
Walnut Creek, CA vs Columbia, MD
Compared to Walnut Creek, Columbia is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  40.2% 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
  6.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  60.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.9% higher
  Commute
  15.4% lower
  Health
  28.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.5% higher

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