Bloomington, Minnesota vs. Walnut Creek, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Walnut Creek, California is 88.0% more expensive than Bloomington, Minnesota.

You would need a salary of $141,017 in Walnut Creek, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Bloomington, Minnesota.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Walnut Creek, California is more expensive than Bloomington, Minnesota
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
207% more expensive in Walnut Creek
than in Bloomington, Minnesota
Bloomington, MN vs. Walnut Creek, CA
Compared to Bloomington, Walnut Creek is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  88.0% 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
  10.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  226.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.6% higher
  Commute
  23.3% higher
  Health
  59.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.4% higher