Minneapolis, Minnesota vs. Walnut Creek, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Walnut Creek, California is 88.4% more expensive than Minneapolis, Minnesota.

You would need a salary of $244,895 in Walnut Creek, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Minneapolis, Minnesota.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Walnut Creek, California is more expensive than Minneapolis, Minnesota
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
248% more expensive in Walnut Creek
than in Minneapolis, Minnesota
Minneapolis, MN vs. Walnut Creek, CA
Compared to Minneapolis, Walnut Creek is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  88.4% 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
  10.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  222.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.9% higher
  Commute
  17.5% higher
  Health
  59.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.1% higher