Walnut Creek, California vs. Napa, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Napa, California is 19.0% cheaper than Walnut Creek, California.

You would need a salary of $32,396 in Napa, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Walnut Creek, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Napa, California is cheaper than Walnut Creek, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
15% cheaper in Napa
than in Walnut Creek, California
Walnut Creek, CA vs. Napa, CA
Compared to Walnut Creek, Napa is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  19.0% 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
  1.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  22.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.7% lower
  Commute
  20.5% lower
  Health
  9.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.5% lower