Castro Valley, California vs. Northbrook, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Northbrook, Illinois is 30.9% cheaper than Castro Valley, California.

You would need a salary of $34,548 in Northbrook, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Castro Valley, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Northbrook, Illinois is cheaper than Castro Valley, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
46% cheaper in Northbrook
than in Castro Valley, California
Castro Valley, CA vs. Northbrook, IL
Compared to Castro Valley, Northbrook is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  30.9% 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
  7.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  45.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.7% higher
  Commute
  3.0% higher
  Health
  24.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.8% lower