Castro Valley, California vs. Watsonville, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Watsonville, California is 21.6% cheaper than Castro Valley, California.

You would need a salary of $141,116 in Watsonville, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Castro Valley, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Watsonville, California is cheaper than Castro Valley, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
23% cheaper in Watsonville
than in Castro Valley, California
Castro Valley, CA vs. Watsonville, CA
Compared to Castro Valley, Watsonville is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  21.6% 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
  3.9% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  30.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.4% lower
  Commute
  17.1% lower
  Health
  6.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.2% lower