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

Median Home Cost is 200% more expensive in Walnut Creek.

What salary do I need to live in Walnut Creek, California copmared to Farmington Hills, Michigan?

A salary of $50,000 in Farmington Hills, Michigan should increase to $92,777 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.

FARMINGTON HILLS vs. WALNUT CREEK
Cost of Living Comparison

Farmington Hills, Michigan vs. Walnut Creek, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Walnut Creek, California is 85.6% more expensive than Farmington Hills, Michigan.

You would need a salary of $92,777 in Walnut Creek, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Farmington Hills, Michigan.

Comparison highlights

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

Median Home Cost
200% more expensive in Walnut Creek
than in Farmington Hills, Michigan

Farmington Hills, MI vs. Walnut Creek, CA

Compared to Farmington Hills, Walnut Creek is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

85.6% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

12.8% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

231.8% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

2.1% higher

Commute

6.2% higher

Health

51.6% higher

Taxes

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Personal

0.1% lower

Cost of Food

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Farmington Hills, Michigan vs. Walnut Creek, California

Cost of Living Comparison

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Farmington Hills, MI vs. Walnut Creek, CA

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