Castro Valley, California vs. Columbia, Tennessee

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Columbia, Tennessee is 49.3% cheaper than Castro Valley, California.

You would need a salary of $25,349 in Columbia, Tennessee to maintain the standard of living you have in Castro Valley, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Columbia, Tennessee is cheaper than Castro Valley, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
67% cheaper in Columbia
than in Castro Valley, California
Castro Valley, CA vs. Columbia, TN
Compared to Castro Valley, Columbia is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  49.3% 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
  12.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  77.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.7% higher
  Commute
  17.5% lower
  Health
  6.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  13.0% lower