| | Bend, OR | Castaic, CA | United States |
| Overall | 127.0 | 161.7 | 100 |
| Food & Groceries | 102.2 | 102.0 | 100 |
| Health | 97.9 | 91.8 | 100 |
| Housing | 217.4 | 233.2 | 100 |
| Median Home Cost | $666,200 | $717,300 | $338,100 |
| Utilities | 8,360.0% | 10,580.0% | 10,000.0% |
| Transportation | 82.6 | 157.4 | 100 |
| Miscellaneous | 135.5 | 134.0 | 100 |
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I've lived in northern Castaic for 14 years so this review is for northern Castaic
Pros: convenient freeway access, boating on Lake Castaic, lots of gas stations, More
Formerly a "truck stop" town, Castaic is the last town before going over the Grapevine, heading North on I-5 towards San Francisco. The town is unincorporated and sits More
I currently live in Valencia. Before I consider purchasing a house in Castaic off Lake Hughes Rd and closer to the lake, is it safe to live in this neighborhood? Any More
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