Walnut Creek, California vs. Kensington, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Kensington, California is 28.3% more expensive than Walnut Creek, California.

You would need a salary of $64,156 in Kensington, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Walnut Creek, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Kensington, California is more expensive than Walnut Creek, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
18% more expensive in Kensington
than in Walnut Creek, California
Walnut Creek, CA vs. Kensington, CA
Compared to Walnut Creek, Kensington is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  28.3% higher
      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
  3.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  29.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.9% lower
  Commute
  5.2% higher
  Health
  0.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.5% higher

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