What is a pro or con of living in Manhattan Beach, Californiacompared to Walnut Creek, California?

Median Home Cost is 181% more expensive in Manhattan Beach.

What salary do I need to live in Manhattan Beach, California copmared to Walnut Creek, California?

A salary of $50,000 in Walnut Creek, California should increase to $96,638 in Manhattan Beach, California (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

WALNUT CREEK vs. MANHATTAN BEACH
Cost of Living Comparison

Walnut Creek, California vs. Manhattan Beach, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Manhattan Beach, California is 93.3% more expensive than Walnut Creek, California.

You would need a salary of $96,638 in Manhattan Beach, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Walnut Creek, California.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Manhattan Beach, California is more expensive than Walnut Creek, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
181% more expensive in Manhattan Beach
than in Walnut Creek, California

Walnut Creek, CA vs. Manhattan Beach, CA

Compared to Walnut Creek, Manhattan Beach is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

93.3% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Food

3.9% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

182.7% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

12.9% lower

Commute

22.7% higher

Health

25.5% lower

Taxes

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Personal

5.4% lower

Cost of Food

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Cost of Living Comparison

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Walnut Creek, CA vs. Manhattan Beach, CA

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