Cost of Living Calculator - Castro Valley, California vs Chicago, Illinois


The cost of living in Chicago, Illinois is 44.5% cheaper than Castro Valley, California.

You would need a salary of $34,690 in Chicago, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Castro Valley, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Chicago, Illinois is cheaper than Castro Valley, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
72% cheaper in Chicago
than in Castro Valley, California
Castro Valley, CA vs Chicago, IL
Compared to Castro Valley, Chicago is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  44.5% 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
  13.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  72.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.3% higher
  Commute
  10.4% higher
  Health
  24.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.7% lower

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