Houghton, Michigan vs. Walnut Creek, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Walnut Creek, California is 130.3% more expensive than Houghton, Michigan.

You would need a salary of $115,134 in Walnut Creek, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Houghton, Michigan.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Walnut Creek, California is more expensive than Houghton, Michigan
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
493% more expensive in Walnut Creek
than in Houghton, Michigan
Houghton, MI vs. Walnut Creek, CA
Compared to Houghton, Walnut Creek is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  130.3% 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
  19.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  441.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  15.3% lower
  Commute
  63.5% higher
  Health
  0.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  18.6% higher