Castro Valley, California vs. Pasadena, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Pasadena, California is 4.0% cheaper than Castro Valley, California.

You would need a salary of $60,493 in Pasadena, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Castro Valley, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Pasadena, California is cheaper than Castro Valley, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
2% cheaper in Pasadena
than in Castro Valley, California
Castro Valley, CA vs. Pasadena, CA
Compared to Castro Valley, Pasadena is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  4.0% 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
  6.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  2.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  9.2% higher
  Commute
  23.9% higher
  Health
  25.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.9% lower