Cost of Living Calculator - Walnut Creek, California vs Northampton, Massachusetts


The cost of living in Northampton, Massachusetts is 46.7% cheaper than Walnut Creek, California.

You would need a salary of $26,668 in Northampton, Massachusetts to maintain the standard of living you have in Walnut Creek, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Northampton, Massachusetts is cheaper than Walnut Creek, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
60% cheaper in Northampton
than in Walnut Creek, California
Walnut Creek, CA vs Northampton, MA
Compared to Walnut Creek, Northampton is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  46.7% 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
  3.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  65.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  10.1% higher
  Commute
  32.2% lower
  Health
  26.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.2% lower

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