Boston, Massachusetts vs. Castro Valley, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Castro Valley, California is 26.1% more expensive than Boston, Massachusetts.

You would need a salary of $126,141 in Castro Valley, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Boston, Massachusetts.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Castro Valley, California is more expensive than Boston, Massachusetts
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
59% more expensive in Castro Valley
than in Boston, Massachusetts
Boston, MA vs. Castro Valley, CA
Compared to Boston, Castro Valley is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  26.1% 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
  0.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  38.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  20.8% lower
  Commute
  4.8% lower
  Health
  30.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  13.7% lower