Buffalo, Texas vs. Castro Valley, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Castro Valley, California is 131.7% more expensive than Buffalo, Texas.

You would need a salary of $173,802 in Castro Valley, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Buffalo, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Castro Valley, California is more expensive than Buffalo, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
382% more expensive in Castro Valley
than in Buffalo, Texas
Buffalo, TX vs. Castro Valley, CA
Compared to Buffalo, Castro Valley is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  131.7% 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
  23.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  634.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  9.3% lower
  Commute
  47.0% higher
  Health
  13.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  11.2% higher