What is a pro or con of living in Walnut Creek, Californiacompared to Mackinac Island, Michigan?

Median Home Cost is 133% more expensive in Walnut Creek.

What salary do I need to live in Walnut Creek, California copmared to Mackinac Island, Michigan?

A salary of $50,000 in Mackinac Island, Michigan should increase to $85,851 in Walnut Creek, California (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

MACKINAC ISLAND vs. WALNUT CREEK
Cost of Living Comparison

Mackinac Island, Michigan vs. Walnut Creek, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Walnut Creek, California is 71.7% more expensive than Mackinac Island, Michigan.

You would need a salary of $85,851 in Walnut Creek, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Mackinac Island, Michigan.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Walnut Creek, California is more expensive than Mackinac Island, Michigan
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
133% more expensive in Walnut Creek
than in Mackinac Island, Michigan

Mackinac Island, MI vs. Walnut Creek, CA

Compared to Mackinac Island, Walnut Creek is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

71.7% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

6.4% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

46.4% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

20.6% higher

Commute

46.0% higher

Health

16.7% higher

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Personal

12.0% higher

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Mackinac Island, Michigan vs. Walnut Creek, California

Cost of Living Comparison

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