Castro Valley, California vs. Arlington, Massachusetts

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Arlington, Massachusetts is 11.5% cheaper than Castro Valley, California.

You would need a salary of $168,103 in Arlington, Massachusetts to maintain the standard of living you have in Castro Valley, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Arlington, Massachusetts is cheaper than Castro Valley, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
13% cheaper in Arlington
than in Castro Valley, California
Castro Valley, CA vs. Arlington, MA
Compared to Castro Valley, Arlington is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  11.5% 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
  2.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  11.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  27.1% higher
  Commute
  16.5% lower
  Health
  23.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  11.8% higher