Albany, New York vs. Castro Valley, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Castro Valley, California is 100.5% more expensive than Albany, New York.

You would need a salary of $100,259 in Castro Valley, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Albany, New York.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Castro Valley, California is more expensive than Albany, New York
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
313% more expensive in Castro Valley
than in Albany, New York
Albany, NY vs. Castro Valley, CA
Compared to Albany, Castro Valley is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  100.5% 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
  10.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  352.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  15.9% lower
  Commute
  43.3% higher
  Health
  0.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.3% higher