What is a pro or con of living in Redwood City, Californiacompared to Castro Valley, California?

Median Home Cost is 53% more expensive in Redwood City.

What salary do I need to live in Redwood City, California copmared to Castro Valley, California?

A salary of $50,000 in Castro Valley, California should increase to $71,705 in Redwood City, California (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

CASTRO VALLEY vs. REDWOOD CITY
Cost of Living Comparison

Castro Valley, California vs. Redwood City, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Redwood City, California is 43.4% more expensive than Castro Valley, California.

You would need a salary of $71,705 in Redwood City, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Castro Valley, California.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Redwood City, California is more expensive than Castro Valley, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
53% more expensive in Redwood City
than in Castro Valley, California

Castro Valley, CA vs. Redwood City, CA

Compared to Castro Valley, Redwood City is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

43.4% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

5.5% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

93.0% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

6.2% higher

Commute

10.7% higher

Health

0.5% higher

Taxes

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Personal

7.3% higher

Cost of Food

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Castro Valley, California vs. Redwood City, California

Cost of Living Comparison

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Castro Valley, CA vs. Redwood City, CA

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