Cost of Living Calculator - Rochester, Michigan vs Walnut Creek, California


The cost of living in Walnut Creek, California is 68.8% more expensive than Rochester, Michigan.

You would need a salary of $145,143 in Walnut Creek, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Rochester, Michigan.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Walnut Creek, California is more expensive than Rochester, Michigan
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
143% more expensive in Walnut Creek
than in Rochester, Michigan
Rochester, MI vs Walnut Creek, CA
Compared to Rochester, Walnut Creek is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  68.8% 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
  12.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  144.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.2% higher
  Commute
  2.9% higher
  Health
  51.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.5% higher

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