Chico, California vs. Castro Valley, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Castro Valley, California is 69.0% more expensive than Chico, California.

You would need a salary of $84,498 in Castro Valley, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Chico, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Castro Valley, California is more expensive than Chico, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
138% more expensive in Castro Valley
than in Chico, California
Chico, CA vs. Castro Valley, CA
Compared to Chico, Castro Valley is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  69.0% 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
  9.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  127.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  16.5% lower
  Commute
  47.8% higher
  Health
  3.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.9% higher