Cost of Living Calculator - Walnut Creek, California vs Des Moines, Washington


The cost of living in Des Moines, Washington is 33.3% cheaper than Walnut Creek, California.

You would need a salary of $50,051 in Des Moines, Washington to maintain the standard of living you have in Walnut Creek, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Des Moines, Washington is cheaper than Walnut Creek, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
44% cheaper in Des Moines
than in Walnut Creek, California
Walnut Creek, CA vs Des Moines, WA
Compared to Walnut Creek, Des Moines is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  33.3% 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
  9.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  56.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  30.2% lower
  Commute
  12.2% higher
  Health
  27.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.1% higher

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