Cost of living comparison
compared to
Walnut Creek vs. United States Cost of Living Summary
Walnut Creek is 24.3% more expensive than United States overall.
- Restaurants
-
pay 13.1% more in Walnut Creek
- Groceries
-
pay 2.8% more in Walnut Creek
- Transportation
-
pay 21.7% more in Walnut Creek
- Housing
-
pay 24.4% more in Walnut Creek
- Childcare
-
pay 60.7% more in Walnut Creek
- Entertainment and Sports
-
pay 25.1% more in Walnut Creek
- Clothing
-
pay 22.4% more in Walnut Creek
The cost of childcare, entertainment and sports, housing, clothing, transportation, and restaurants in Walnut Creek are more expensive than in United States.
Walnut Creek vs. United States Cost Breakdown
If you lived in Walnut Creek instead of United States, you would:
pay 13.1% more for restaurants
|
United States
|
Walnut Creek
|
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|---|---|---|---|
| Basic meal with drink at inexpensive restaurant |
$19.45
|
$20.00
|
|
|
Fast food combo meal
McDonalds, or similar
|
$11.12
|
$14.50
|
|
| Bottle of Coca-Cola (11 fl. oz) |
$2.56
|
$2.93
|
|
| Bottle of water (11 fl. oz) |
$2.00
|
$2.10
|
|
United States vs. Walnut Creek - Cost of restaurants
pay 2.8% more for groceries
|
United States
|
Walnut Creek
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
|
Bread
1 loaf
|
$3.56
|
$4.82
|
|
| Local cheese (8 oz) |
$6.50
|
$2.75
|
|
| Milk (1 gallon) |
$3.97
|
$5.46
|
|
|
Eggs
1 dozen
|
$4.27
|
$5.50
|
|
| Boneless chicken breast (1 lb) |
$5.41
|
$2.95
|
|
| Apples (1 lb) |
$2.37
|
$2.04
|
|
| Bananas (1 lb) |
$0.78
|
$0.90
|
|
| Oranges (1 lb) |
$2.04
|
$2.90
|
|
| Tomatoes (1 lb) |
$2.21
|
$2.33
|
|
| Potatoes (1 lb) |
$1.34
|
$1.02
|
|
| Onions (1 lb) |
$1.38
|
$1.50
|
|
United States vs. Walnut Creek - Cost of groceries
pay 21.7% more for transportation
|
United States
|
Walnut Creek
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
| Gasoline (1 gallon) |
$3.41
|
$4.79
|
|
| Monthly public transit pass |
$65.85
|
?? | |
| New Volkswagen Golf 1.4 (standard edition) |
$32,336.38
|
$31,000.00
|
|
| Taxi trip in downtown area (5 miles) |
$17.61
|
$22.70
|
|
United States vs. Walnut Creek - Cost of transportation
pay 24.4% more for housing
|
United States
|
Walnut Creek
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
|
Internet connection
50 mbps or faster, cable/dsl
|
$68.97
|
$63.33
|
|
| 1-Bedroom apartment in downtown area |
$1,664.59
|
$2,350.00
|
|
| 1-Bedroom apartment outside city center |
$1,416.15
|
$1,950.00
|
|
|
Utilities for two
(700 sq ft apartment)
including electric, gas, water, heating
|
$150.19
|
$190.70
|
|
United States vs. Walnut Creek - Cost of housing
pay 60.7% more for childcare
|
United States
|
Walnut Creek
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
| Private preschool for 1 child, monthly |
$1,387.27
|
$2,200.00
|
|
| Middle school for 1 child, two semesters |
$23,196.46
|
$37,770.00
|
|
United States vs. Walnut Creek - Cost of childcare
pay 25.1% more for entertainment and sports
|
United States
|
Walnut Creek
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
| Domestic/local beer (1 pint) |
$5.84
|
$8.00
|
|
| Cappuccino in mid-range area |
$5.15
|
$5.33
|
|
|
Pack of cigarettes
Marlboro or similar
|
$9.90
|
$11.00
|
|
| Monthly membership at local gym |
$51.45
|
$86.33
|
|
| Movie ticket to theater/cinema |
$13.64
|
$14.50
|
|
United States vs. Walnut Creek - Cost of entertainment and sports
pay 22.4% more for clothing
|
United States
|
Walnut Creek
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
|
Regular jeans
Levi's brand
|
$51.08
|
$72.33
|
|
|
Regular dress
from H&M or similar store
|
$41.81
|
$56.00
|
|
|
Running shoes
Nike or Adidas
|
$87.56
|
$90.00
|
|
| Men's business shoes (leather) |
$112.04
|
$124.75
|
|
United States vs. Walnut Creek - Cost of clothing
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