Oakland, California vs. Castro Valley, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Castro Valley, California is 9.6% more expensive than Oakland, California.

You would need a salary of $54,816 in Castro Valley, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Oakland, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Castro Valley, California is more expensive than Oakland, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
27% more expensive in Castro Valley
than in Oakland, California
Oakland, CA vs. Castro Valley, CA
Compared to Oakland, Castro Valley is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  9.6% 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
  0.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  13.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.4% higher
  Commute
  0.2% lower
  Health
  0.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.2% lower

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