Castro Valley, California vs. Austin, Texas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Austin, Texas is 33.1% cheaper than Castro Valley, California.

You would need a salary of $42,933 in Austin, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in Castro Valley, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Austin, Texas is cheaper than Castro Valley, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
44% cheaper in Austin
than in Castro Valley, California
Castro Valley, CA vs. Austin, TX
Compared to Castro Valley, Austin is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  33.1% 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
  13.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  55.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.1% higher
  Commute
  12.4% lower
  Health
  13.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  9.9% lower