Athens, Tennessee vs. Castro Valley, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Castro Valley, California is 152.6% more expensive than Athens, Tennessee.

You would need a salary of $151,567 in Castro Valley, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Athens, Tennessee.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Castro Valley, California is more expensive than Athens, Tennessee
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
398% more expensive in Castro Valley
than in Athens, Tennessee
Athens, TN vs. Castro Valley, CA
Compared to Athens, Castro Valley is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  152.6% 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
  17.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  551.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.1% lower
  Commute
  86.8% higher
  Health
  18.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  19.0% higher