Cost of Living Calculator - Castro Valley, California vs Seattle, Washington


The cost of living in Seattle, Washington is 13.3% cheaper than Castro Valley, California.

You would need a salary of $65,039 in Seattle, Washington to maintain the standard of living you have in Castro Valley, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Seattle, Washington is cheaper than Castro Valley, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
21% cheaper in Seattle
than in Castro Valley, California
Castro Valley, CA vs Seattle, WA
Compared to Castro Valley, Seattle is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  13.3% 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
  2.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  14.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  25.6% lower
  Commute
  9.6% higher
  Health
  24.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.8% higher

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