Castro Valley, California vs. Idaho Falls, Idaho

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Idaho Falls, Idaho is 51.9% cheaper than Castro Valley, California.

You would need a salary of $72,171 in Idaho Falls, Idaho to maintain the standard of living you have in Castro Valley, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Idaho Falls, Idaho is cheaper than Castro Valley, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
67% cheaper in Idaho Falls
than in Castro Valley, California
Castro Valley, CA vs. Idaho Falls, ID
Compared to Castro Valley, Idaho Falls is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  51.9% 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
  18.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  75.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.9% lower
  Commute
  40.7% lower
  Health
  7.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  17.3% lower