Cost of Living Calculator - Andover, Minnesota vs Castro Valley, California


The cost of living in Castro Valley, California is 72.3% more expensive than Andover, Minnesota.

You would need a salary of $129,230 in Castro Valley, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Andover, Minnesota.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Castro Valley, California is more expensive than Andover, Minnesota
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
160% more expensive in Castro Valley
than in Andover, Minnesota
Andover, MN vs Castro Valley, CA
Compared to Andover, Castro Valley is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  72.3% 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
  8.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  168.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.4% lower
  Commute
  7.9% higher
  Health
  57.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.5% higher

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