Castro Valley, California vs. Irvine, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Irvine, California is 6.4% cheaper than Castro Valley, California.

You would need a salary of $84,233 in Irvine, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Castro Valley, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Irvine, California is cheaper than Castro Valley, California
• Health is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Health
20% cheaper in Irvine
than in Castro Valley, California
Castro Valley, CA vs. Irvine, CA
Compared to Castro Valley, Irvine is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  6.4% 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
  5.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  3.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.3% higher
  Commute
  11.6% lower
  Health
  20.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.9% lower