Portland, Oregon vs. Castro Valley, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Castro Valley, California is 46.1% more expensive than Portland, Oregon.

You would need a salary of $3,946 in Castro Valley, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Portland, Oregon.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Castro Valley, California is more expensive than Portland, Oregon
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
95% more expensive in Castro Valley
than in Portland, Oregon
Portland, OR vs. Castro Valley, CA
Compared to Portland, Castro Valley is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  46.1% 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
  7.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  98.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  15.8% higher
  Commute
  3.4% lower
  Health
  28.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.6% lower