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


The cost of living in Detroit, Michigan is 55.2% cheaper than Walnut Creek, California.

You would need a salary of $33,633 in Detroit, Michigan to maintain the standard of living you have in Walnut Creek, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Detroit, Michigan is cheaper than Walnut Creek, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
93% cheaper in Detroit
than in Walnut Creek, California
Walnut Creek, CA vs Detroit, MI
Compared to Walnut Creek, Detroit is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  55.2% lower
      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
  20.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  93.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  12.6% lower
  Commute
  39.8% higher
  Health
  32.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  12.3% lower

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