Zip 94596 (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 94596), 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 94596 (Walnut Creek, CA)

Housing costs in Walnut Creek?
A typical home costs $1,123,400, which is 232.3% more expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 53.2% more expensive than the average California home, at $733,500. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Walnut Creek costs $2,880 per month, which is 34.0% more than the national average of $2,150 and 5.6% more than the state average of $2,720.

Can I afford Walnut Creek?
To live comfortably in Walnut Creek (zip 94596), California, a minimum annual income of $215,280 for a family, and $94,400 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Walnut Creek?
Walnut Creek, CA (94596) has a median house value of $1,123,400 which is much higher than the US average of $338,100. The cost of living in Walnut Creek is also considerably higher than the US average at 199.3, indicating that housing costs and other expenses are significantly more expensive than most other places in the US. This cost can be seen in the higher than average housing prices and is further reflected by the median household income being nearly double that of the national average. Walnut Creek is an incredibly desirable place to live given its location close to major cities like San Francisco as well as its gorgeous landscapes and friendly community; however it does come with a much steeper cost of living compared to other areas.
   Cost of living score
     CategoriesWalnut CreekCaliforniaUnited States
  174.9149.9100.0
  112.9105.1100
  121.198.3100.0
  384.8234.8100.0
  $1,123,400$733,500$338,100
  102.6%102.4%100.0%
  126.6133.1100.0
  158.2118.7100.0

   100=National Average

   Average Rent by Bedroom Size
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Over 18 years ago

I want to buy a single family or duplex in 94596 or 94597 zip, FIXER UPPER desired. Price approx. 800,000. Needed for 1031 exchange. Ideally I want a property where I  More

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