Walnut Creek, California vs. Manhattan, New York

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Manhattan, New York is 11.9% more expensive than Walnut Creek, California.

You would need a salary of $257,442 in Manhattan, New York to maintain the standard of living you have in Walnut Creek, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Manhattan, New York is more expensive than Walnut Creek, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
14% more expensive in Manhattan
than in Walnut Creek, California
Walnut Creek, CA vs. Manhattan, NY
Compared to Walnut Creek, Manhattan is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  11.9% 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
  7.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  37.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  46.5% higher
  Commute
  26.3% higher
  Health
  3.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  35.2% higher