Royal Oak, Michigan vs. Walnut Creek, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Walnut Creek, California is 94.7% more expensive than Royal Oak, Michigan.

You would need a salary of $194,685 in Walnut Creek, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Royal Oak, Michigan.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Walnut Creek, California is more expensive than Royal Oak, Michigan
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
263% more expensive in Walnut Creek
than in Royal Oak, Michigan
Royal Oak, MI vs. Walnut Creek, CA
Compared to Royal Oak, Walnut Creek is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  94.7% 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
  13.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  253.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.3% higher
  Commute
  11.9% higher
  Health
  51.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.4% higher