Walnut Creek, California vs. Sammamish, Washington

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Sammamish, Washington is 6.6% more expensive than Walnut Creek, California.

You would need a salary of $139,610 in Sammamish, Washington to maintain the standard of living you have in Walnut Creek, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Sammamish, Washington is more expensive than Walnut Creek, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
36% more expensive in Sammamish
than in Walnut Creek, California
Walnut Creek, CA vs. Sammamish, WA
Compared to Walnut Creek, Sammamish is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  6.6% 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
  0.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  3.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  29.5% lower
  Commute
  12.6% higher
  Health
  27.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  9.5% higher