Castro Valley, California vs. Tempe, Arizona

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Tempe, Arizona is 41.8% cheaper than Castro Valley, California.

You would need a salary of $29,096 in Tempe, Arizona to maintain the standard of living you have in Castro Valley, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Tempe, Arizona is cheaper than Castro Valley, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
59% cheaper in Tempe
than in Castro Valley, California
Castro Valley, CA vs. Tempe, AZ
Compared to Castro Valley, Tempe is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  41.8% 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
  12.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  65.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  9.4% higher
  Commute
  13.9% lower
  Health
  20.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  10.1% lower