Highland, Michigan vs. Walnut Creek, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Walnut Creek, California is 111.6% more expensive than Highland, Michigan.

You would need a salary of $425,217 in Walnut Creek, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Highland, Michigan.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Walnut Creek, California is more expensive than Highland, Michigan
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
436% more expensive in Walnut Creek
than in Highland, Michigan
Highland, MI vs. Walnut Creek, CA
Compared to Highland, Walnut Creek is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  111.6% 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
  23.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  244.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.2% higher
  Commute
  51.6% higher
  Health
  48.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  17.7% higher