Walnut Creek, California vs. Minnetonka, Minnesota

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Minnetonka, Minnesota is 42.1% cheaper than Walnut Creek, California.

You would need a salary of $115,875 in Minnetonka, Minnesota to maintain the standard of living you have in Walnut Creek, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Minnetonka, Minnesota is cheaper than Walnut Creek, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
59% cheaper in Minnetonka
than in Walnut Creek, California
Walnut Creek, CA vs. Minnetonka, MN
Compared to Walnut Creek, Minnetonka is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  42.1% 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
  7.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  61.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.2% lower
  Commute
  18.8% lower
  Health
  37.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.4% lower