Castro Valley, California vs. Waco, Texas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Waco, Texas is 59.2% cheaper than Castro Valley, California.

You would need a salary of $30,582 in Waco, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in Castro Valley, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Waco, Texas is cheaper than Castro Valley, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
80% cheaper in Waco
than in Castro Valley, California
Castro Valley, CA vs. Waco, TX
Compared to Castro Valley, Waco is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  59.2% 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
  17.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  85.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.1% higher
  Commute
  42.4% lower
  Health
  13.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  15.7% lower