Castro Valley, California vs. Queens, New York

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Queens, New York is 13.0% cheaper than Castro Valley, California.

You would need a salary of $65,233 in Queens, New York to maintain the standard of living you have in Castro Valley, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Queens, New York is cheaper than Castro Valley, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
28% cheaper in Queens
than in Castro Valley, California
Castro Valley, CA vs. Queens, NY
Compared to Castro Valley, Queens is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  13.0% 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
  4.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  27.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  61.6% higher
  Commute
  50.2% higher
  Health
  8.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  9.0% higher