Cost of Living Calculator - Castro Valley, California vs Columbia, Maryland


The cost of living in Columbia, Maryland is 38.9% cheaper than Castro Valley, California.

You would need a salary of $30,568 in Columbia, Maryland to maintain the standard of living you have in Castro Valley, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Columbia, Maryland is cheaper than Castro Valley, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
57% cheaper in Columbia
than in Castro Valley, California
Castro Valley, CA vs Columbia, MD
Compared to Castro Valley, Columbia is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  38.9% 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
  6.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  58.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  18.6% higher
  Commute
  14.0% lower
  Health
  25.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.6% higher

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