Castro Valley, California vs. Huntsville, Alabama

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Huntsville, Alabama is 53.1% cheaper than Castro Valley, California.

You would need a salary of $23,437 in Huntsville, Alabama to maintain the standard of living you have in Castro Valley, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Huntsville, Alabama is cheaper than Castro Valley, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
75% cheaper in Huntsville
than in Castro Valley, California
Castro Valley, CA vs. Huntsville, AL
Compared to Castro Valley, Huntsville is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  53.1% 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
  14.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  81.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.0% higher
  Commute
  35.8% lower
  Health
  6.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.5% lower