St. Paul, Minnesota vs. Walnut Creek, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Walnut Creek, California is 100.6% more expensive than St. Paul, Minnesota.

You would need a salary of $100,304 in Walnut Creek, California to maintain the standard of living you have in St. Paul, Minnesota.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Walnut Creek, California is more expensive than St. Paul, Minnesota
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
282% more expensive in Walnut Creek
than in St. Paul, Minnesota
St. Paul, MN vs. Walnut Creek, CA
Compared to St. Paul, Walnut Creek is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  100.6% 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
  11.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  299.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.2% higher
  Commute
  16.3% higher
  Health
  59.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.8% higher