Walnut Creek, California vs. Sacramento, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Sacramento, California is 38.5% cheaper than Walnut Creek, California.

You would need a salary of $122,936 in Sacramento, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Walnut Creek, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Sacramento, California is cheaper than Walnut Creek, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
58% cheaper in Sacramento
than in Walnut Creek, California
Walnut Creek, CA vs. Sacramento, CA
Compared to Walnut Creek, Sacramento is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  38.5% 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
  6.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  62.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.1% lower
  Commute
  5.1% lower
  Health
  14.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.0% lower