Castro Valley, California vs. Sunnyvale, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Sunnyvale, California is 45.0% more expensive than Castro Valley, California.

You would need a salary of $144,961 in Sunnyvale, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Castro Valley, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Sunnyvale, California is more expensive than Castro Valley, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
68% more expensive in Sunnyvale
than in Castro Valley, California
Castro Valley, CA vs. Sunnyvale, CA
Compared to Castro Valley, Sunnyvale is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  45.0% higher
      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
  6.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  100.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.6% lower
  Commute
  12.7% higher
  Health
  7.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.0% lower