Walnut Creek, California vs. Seattle, Washington

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Seattle, Washington is 15.2% cheaper than Walnut Creek, California.

You would need a salary of $84,833 in Seattle, Washington to maintain the standard of living you have in Walnut Creek, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Seattle, Washington is cheaper than Walnut Creek, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
19% cheaper in Seattle
than in Walnut Creek, California
Walnut Creek, CA vs. Seattle, WA
Compared to Walnut Creek, Seattle is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  15.2% 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
  2.9% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  18.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  32.9% lower
  Commute
  7.8% higher
  Health
  27.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.7% higher