Castro Valley, California vs. Pleasanton, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Pleasanton, California is 18.3% more expensive than Castro Valley, California.

You would need a salary of $118,295 in Pleasanton, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Castro Valley, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Pleasanton, California is more expensive than Castro Valley, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
39% more expensive in Pleasanton
than in Castro Valley, California
Castro Valley, CA vs. Pleasanton, CA
Compared to Castro Valley, Pleasanton is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  18.3% higher
      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
  2.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  35.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  12.6% higher
  Commute
  1.2% lower
  Health
  0.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.1% higher