Cities Similar to Walnut Creek, CA
The top 10 most similar cities based on cost of living, home prices, rent, population, and region.
Cities similar to Walnut Creek, CA
1. Alameda, CA
75,353 people · West
COL Index
Not available
Home value
$1.1M
Rent estimate
$2,790/mo
Compared: home value, rent estimate, population, region. Partial data: missing factors reduce the score.
Compare →2. Chino Hills, CA
77,212 people · West
COL Index
Not available
Home value
$966K
Rent estimate
$2,660/mo
Compared: home value, rent estimate, population, region. Partial data: missing factors reduce the score.
Compare →3. Diamond Bar, CA
52,041 people · West
COL Index
Not available
Home value
$1.1M
Rent estimate
$2,870/mo
Compared: home value, rent estimate, population, region. Partial data: missing factors reduce the score.
Compare →4. Novato, CA
51,722 people · West
COL Index
Not available
Home value
$1.0M
Rent estimate
$2,690/mo
Compared: home value, rent estimate, population, region. Partial data: missing factors reduce the score.
Compare →5. Livermore, CA
82,908 people · West
COL Index
Not available
Home value
$1.2M
Rent estimate
$2,700/mo
Compared: home value, rent estimate, population, region. Partial data: missing factors reduce the score.
Compare →6. Union City, CA
65,414 people · West
COL Index
Not available
Home value
$1.2M
Rent estimate
$2,640/mo
Compared: home value, rent estimate, population, region. Partial data: missing factors reduce the score.
Compare →7. Cypress, CA
48,782 people · West
COL Index
Not available
Home value
$1.0M
Rent estimate
$2,690/mo
Compared: home value, rent estimate, population, region. Partial data: missing factors reduce the score.
Compare →8. Lake Forest, CA
85,840 people · West
COL Index
Not available
Home value
$1.2M
Rent estimate
$3,030/mo
Compared: home value, rent estimate, population, region. Partial data: missing factors reduce the score.
Compare →9. Gilroy, CA
58,250 people · West
COL Index
Not available
Home value
$1.0M
Rent estimate
$2,350/mo
Compared: home value, rent estimate, population, region. Partial data: missing factors reduce the score.
Compare →10. Westminster, CA
88,729 people · West
COL Index
Not available
Home value
$1.1M
Rent estimate
$2,370/mo
Compared: home value, rent estimate, population, region. Partial data: missing factors reduce the score.
Compare →How We Find Cities Similar to Walnut Creek
We compare saved cost indexes (30% of the score), home values (20%), rent estimates (15%), population (15%) and region (20%). Financial differences are measured relative to the two cities, and population uses a logarithmic scale. Rent estimates prefer city ZIP data when available.
A match needs at least two financial factors available for both cities. Missing factors reduce the score instead of counting as matches. Each card lists the factors actually compared. Scores are a ranking aid, not a percentage probability, a measure of data accuracy, or a promise of a similar lifestyle. Climate, schools, jobs and your personal budget are not part of this score.
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