Castro Valley, California vs. San Ramon, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in San Ramon, California is 29.7% more expensive than Castro Valley, California.

You would need a salary of $531,623 in San Ramon, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Castro Valley, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, San Ramon, California is more expensive than Castro Valley, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
41% more expensive in San Ramon
than in Castro Valley, California
Castro Valley, CA vs. San Ramon, CA
Compared to Castro Valley, San Ramon is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  29.7% 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
  1.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  25.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  9.5% higher
  Commute
  5.7% higher
  Health
  3.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.3% lower