Castro Valley, California vs. Salem, Oregon

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Salem, Oregon is 47.1% cheaper than Castro Valley, California.

You would need a salary of $26,460 in Salem, Oregon to maintain the standard of living you have in Castro Valley, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Salem, Oregon is cheaper than Castro Valley, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
61% cheaper in Salem
than in Castro Valley, California
Castro Valley, CA vs. Salem, OR
Compared to Castro Valley, Salem is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  47.1% 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
  10.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  66.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  14.3% lower
  Commute
  23.4% lower
  Health
  20.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  14.4% lower