Zip 94595 (Walnut Creek, CA) Cost of Living


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Walnut Creek cost of living score
174.9
More expensive
74.9% higher
than the US average
16.7% higher
than the California average
Walnut Creek (zip 94595), California gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 174.9, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 74.9% higher than the U.S. average and 16.7% lower than the average for California.

Zip 94595 (Walnut Creek, CA)

Housing costs in Walnut Creek?
A typical home costs $761,200, which is 125.1% more expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 3.8% more expensive than the average California home, at $733,500. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Walnut Creek costs $2,490 per month, which is 15.8% more than the national average of $2,150 and 9.2% cheaper than the state average of $2,720.

Can I afford Walnut Creek?
To live comfortably in Walnut Creek (zip 94595), California, a minimum annual income of $145,800 for a family, and $81,600 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Walnut Creek?
The cost of living in 94595 Walnut Creek, CA is incredibly high compared to the US average of 100. The median house value in the area is $761200, which is substantially higher than the US average of $338,100. This means that everyday necessities such as groceries, transportation, and gas are all more expensive than most other locations. With a cost of living index of 220.9, Walnut Creek is almost double the price when it comes to basic expenses.
   Cost of living score
     CategoriesWalnut CreekCaliforniaUnited States
  174.9149.9100.0
  110105.1100
  121.198.3100.0
  456.3234.8100.0
  $761,200$733,500$338,100
  102.6%102.4%100.0%
  126.2133.1100.0
  158.2118.7100.0

   100=National Average

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