Cost of Living Calculator - Castro Valley, California vs Detroit, Michigan


The cost of living in Detroit, Michigan is 54.2% cheaper than Castro Valley, California.

You would need a salary of $32,088 in Detroit, Michigan to maintain the standard of living you have in Castro Valley, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Detroit, Michigan is cheaper than Castro Valley, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
93% cheaper in Detroit
than in Castro Valley, California
Castro Valley, CA vs Detroit, MI
Compared to Castro Valley, Detroit is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  54.2% 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
  20.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  93.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.0% lower
  Commute
  42.1% higher
  Health
  30.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  13.0% lower

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