Walnut, CA Cost of Living


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How much do I need to live in Walnut, California?
$17,190 / month
for a family, 218.3% more expensive than the national average A total of $206,280 for the year for a family.
$8,700 / month
for a single person, 82.5% more expensive than the national average A total of $104,400 for the year for a single person.

Walnut cost of living score
161.7
More expensive
61.7% higher
than the US average
7.9% higher
than the California average
Walnut, California gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 161.7, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 61.7% higher than the U.S. average and 7.9% lower than the average for California.

Walnut, CA

Housing costs in Walnut?
A typical home costs $1,075,900, which is 218.2% more expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 46.7% more expensive than the average California home, at $733,500. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Walnut costs $3,320 per month, which is 132.2% more than the national average of $1,430 and 35.2% more than the state average of $2,150.

Can I afford Walnut?
To live comfortably in Walnut, California, a minimum annual income of $206,280 for a family, and $104,400 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Walnut?
The cost of living in Walnut, CA is relatively high compared to the national average. The median home cost is about $788,000 and the median household income is just over $103,000. Groceries, health care and transportation expenses tend to be slightly higher than the national average. However, overall the quality of living in Walnut is very high with a low crime rate and access to excellent schools. The area also offers a variety of outdoor activities and attractions for residents to enjoy making it an attractive location for many families and individuals.
   Cost of living score
       Higher than 100 is more expensive than the national average.
       Lower than 100 is less expensive.
     CategoriesWalnutCaliforniaUnited States
    Unlock149.9100.0
  104.0  Unlock100.0
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    Unlock$733,500$338,100
  103.6  Unlock100.0
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  133.4  Unlock100.0

   100=National Average

   Average Rent by Bedroom Size
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Over 5 years ago

Lived here for nearly seven years ...First - This is  More

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Over 17 years ago

Nice place to raise family. Excellent Schools and great  More

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Over 19 years ago

It is way too expensive here! A one bedroom apartment is about 1200 / month here and houses average $500,000 for a "fixer upper". Great schooll district and very nice  More

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