Birmingham, Michigan vs. Walnut Creek, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Walnut Creek, California is 47.8% more expensive than Birmingham, Michigan.

You would need a salary of $137,484 in Walnut Creek, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Birmingham, Michigan.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Walnut Creek, California is more expensive than Birmingham, Michigan
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
70% more expensive in Walnut Creek
than in Birmingham, Michigan
Birmingham, MI vs. Walnut Creek, CA
Compared to Birmingham, Walnut Creek is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  47.8% higher
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Renter
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Food
  6.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  71.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.7% higher
  Commute
  15.3% higher
  Health
  51.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.4% higher