What is a pro or con of living in Castro Valley, Californiacompared to Bakersfield, California?

Median Home Cost is 199% more expensive in Castro Valley.

What salary do I need to live in Castro Valley, California copmared to Bakersfield, California?

A salary of $50,000 in Bakersfield, California should increase to $93,569 in Castro Valley, California (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

BAKERSFIELD vs. CASTRO VALLEY
Cost of Living Comparison

Bakersfield, California vs. Castro Valley, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Castro Valley, California is 87.1% more expensive than Bakersfield, California.

You would need a salary of $93,569 in Castro Valley, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Bakersfield, California.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Castro Valley, California is more expensive than Bakersfield, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
199% more expensive in Castro Valley
than in Bakersfield, California

Bakersfield, CA vs. Castro Valley, CA

Compared to Bakersfield, Castro Valley is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

87.1% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

12.8% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

243.2% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

17.2% lower

Commute

21.1% higher

Health

27.5% higher

Taxes

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Personal

8.3% higher

Cost of Food

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Bakersfield, California vs. Castro Valley, California

Cost of Living Comparison

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Bakersfield, CA vs. Castro Valley, CA

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