San Ramon, California vs. Castro Valley, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Castro Valley, California is 22.9% cheaper than San Ramon, California.

You would need a salary of $38,561 in Castro Valley, California to maintain the standard of living you have in San Ramon, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Castro Valley, California is cheaper than San Ramon, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
29% cheaper in Castro Valley
than in San Ramon, California
San Ramon, CA vs. Castro Valley, CA
Compared to San Ramon, Castro Valley is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  22.9% 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
  1.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  20.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.7% lower
  Commute
  5.4% lower
  Health
  3.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.3% higher