What is a pro or con of living in Renton, Washingtoncompared to Walnut Creek, California?

Median Home Cost is 33% cheaper in Renton.

What salary do I need to live in Renton, Washington copmared to Walnut Creek, California?

A salary of $50,000 in Walnut Creek, California could decrease to $36,552 in Renton, Washington (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. RENTON
Cost of Living Comparison

Walnut Creek, California vs. Renton, Washington

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Renton, Washington is 26.9% cheaper than Walnut Creek, California.

You would need a salary of $36,552 in Renton, Washington to maintain the standard of living you have in Walnut Creek, California.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Renton, Washington is cheaper than Walnut Creek, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
33% cheaper in Renton
than in Walnut Creek, California

Walnut Creek, CA vs. Renton, WA

Compared to Walnut Creek, Renton is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

26.9% lower

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

7.1% lower

Housing (Homeowner)

47.6% lower

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

29.8% lower

Commute

12.1% higher

Health

27.2% lower

Taxes

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Personal

8.1% higher

Cost of Food

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