Castro Valley, California vs. Portland, Oregon

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Portland, Oregon is 31.6% cheaper than Castro Valley, California.

You would need a salary of $65,687 in Portland, Oregon to maintain the standard of living you have in Castro Valley, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Portland, Oregon is cheaper than Castro Valley, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
48% cheaper in Portland
than in Castro Valley, California
Castro Valley, CA vs. Portland, OR
Compared to Castro Valley, Portland is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  31.6% 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
  7.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  49.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  13.6% lower
  Commute
  3.5% higher
  Health
  22.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.6% higher

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