Castro Valley, California vs. Lake Elsinore, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Lake Elsinore, California is 29.9% cheaper than Castro Valley, California.

You would need a salary of $35,039 in Lake Elsinore, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Castro Valley, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lake Elsinore, California is cheaper than Castro Valley, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
49% cheaper in Lake Elsinore
than in Castro Valley, California
Castro Valley, CA vs. Lake Elsinore, CA
Compared to Castro Valley, Lake Elsinore is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  29.9% 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
  10.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  55.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  24.6% higher
  Commute
  33.6% higher
  Health
  25.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.4% lower