Cost of living in Walnut Creek, California (United States) is 26% more expensive than in Billings, Montana (United States)
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| Food | + 12% | |||
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| Food in Walnut Creek, California (United States) is 12% more expensive than in Billings, Montana (United States) | ||||
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| Walnut Creek, California | Billings, Montana | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $18 | $16 | + 8% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $9 | $10 | - 4% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $7 | $7 | + 9% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $1.45 | $0.95 | + 52% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $4.88 | $3.45 | + 41% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $7 | $5.72 | + 19% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $8 | $7 | + 24% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $3.71 | $3.49 | + 6% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.97 | $1.25 | + 58% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $3.68 | $3.27 | + 12% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $18 | $22 | - 19% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | $2.29 | $1.78 | + 28% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $2.51 | $1.90 | + 32% | |
| Housing | + 66% | |||
| Housing in Walnut Creek, California (United States) is 66% more expensive than in Billings, Montana (United States) | ||||
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| Walnut Creek, California | Billings, Montana | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $2,859 | $1,817 | + 57% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $2,291 | $1,410 | + 62% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $140 | $138 | + 2% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $2,396 | $1,056 | + 127% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $2,024 | $774 | + 161% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $127 | $142 | - 10% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $54 | $53 | + 2% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | $295 | $377 | - 22% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $167 | $124 | + 35% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $15 | $16 | - 4% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $30 | $18 | + 68% | |
| Clothes | + 2% | |||
| Clothes in Walnut Creek, California (United States) is about the same as in Billings, Montana (United States) | ||||
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| Walnut Creek, California | Billings, Montana | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $56 | $55 | + 2% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $61 | $61 | - 1% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $112 | $82 | + 36% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $130 | $136 | - 4% | |
| Transportation | - 1% | |||
| Transportation in Walnut Creek, California (United States) is about the same as in Billings, Montana (United States) | ||||
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| Walnut Creek, California | Billings, Montana | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $20,174 | $26,589 | - 24% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $1.20 | $0.79 | + 53% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | $36 | - | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $26 | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 6% | |||
| Personal Care in Walnut Creek, California (United States) is 6% more expensive than in Billings, Montana (United States) | ||||
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| Walnut Creek, California | Billings, Montana | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $7 | $9 | - 26% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $20 | $20 | + 1% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $139 | $139 | + 1% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | - | $7 | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $5.31 | $3.40 | + 56% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $5.96 | $4.26 | + 40% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $3.58 | $4.85 | - 26% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $2.58 | $1.56 | + 65% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $28 | $20 | + 43% | |
| Entertainment | + 20% | |||
| Entertainment in Walnut Creek, California (United States) is 20% more expensive than in Billings, Montana (United States) | ||||
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| Walnut Creek, California | Billings, Montana | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $50 | $52 | - 4% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $25 | $28 | - 8% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $164 | $142 | + 16% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $117 | $75 | + 55% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $14 | $8 | + 74% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $5.04 | $5.86 | - 14% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $7 | $4.95 | + 32% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | $669 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | $0.25 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $73 | $42 | + 75% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $9 | $8 | + 18% | |
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TOTAL | + 26% | ||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 87 prices entered by less than 5 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 30, 2023.
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