Walnut Creek, California vs. Ithaca, New York

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Ithaca, New York is 50.3% cheaper than Walnut Creek, California.

You would need a salary of $24,874 in Ithaca, New York to maintain the standard of living you have in Walnut Creek, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Ithaca, New York is cheaper than Walnut Creek, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
67% cheaper in Ithaca
than in Walnut Creek, California
Walnut Creek, CA vs. Ithaca, NY
Compared to Walnut Creek, Ithaca is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  50.3% 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
  6.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  72.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.5% lower
  Commute
  36.6% lower
  Health
  4.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  9.0% lower