Walnut Creek, California vs. Los Angeles, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Los Angeles, California is 10.9% cheaper than Walnut Creek, California.

You would need a salary of $75,718 in Los Angeles, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Walnut Creek, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Los Angeles, California is cheaper than Walnut Creek, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
10% cheaper in Los Angeles
than in Walnut Creek, California
Walnut Creek, CA vs. Los Angeles, CA
Compared to Walnut Creek, Los Angeles is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  10.9% 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
  7.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  21.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.7% lower
  Commute
  29.6% higher
  Health
  25.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.4% lower