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


The cost of living in Walnut Creek, California is 113.8% more expensive than Rochester, Minnesota.

You would need a salary of $384,908 in Walnut Creek, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Rochester, Minnesota.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Walnut Creek, California is more expensive than Rochester, Minnesota
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
251% more expensive in Walnut Creek
than in Rochester, Minnesota
Rochester, MN vs Walnut Creek, CA
Compared to Rochester, Walnut Creek is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  113.8% 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
  12.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  280.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.9% higher
  Commute
  71.6% higher
  Health
  36.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  10.0% higher

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