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


The cost of living in Walnut Creek, California is 16.2% cheaper than Wellesley, Massachusetts.

You would need a salary of $62,862 in Walnut Creek, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Wellesley, Massachusetts.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Walnut Creek, California is cheaper than Wellesley, Massachusetts
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
38% cheaper in Walnut Creek
than in Wellesley, Massachusetts
Wellesley, MA vs Walnut Creek, CA
Compared to Wellesley, Walnut Creek is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  16.2% 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
  6.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  35.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.7% lower
  Commute
  5.2% higher
  Health
  35.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.9% lower

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