Missoula, Montana vs. Walnut Creek, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Walnut Creek, California is 76.4% more expensive than Missoula, Montana.

You would need a salary of $55,052 in Walnut Creek, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Missoula, Montana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Walnut Creek, California is more expensive than Missoula, Montana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
100% more expensive in Walnut Creek
than in Missoula, Montana
Missoula, MT vs. Walnut Creek, CA
Compared to Missoula, Walnut Creek is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  76.4% 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
  7.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  186.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  20.0% higher
  Commute
  64.3% higher
  Health
  19.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  10.8% higher