What are other expense differences between Amarillo and Austin?

You would need a salary of $88,507 in Castro Valley, California to maintain the standard of living you have in El Sobrante (Contra Costa County), California.

Q: What is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference?

The biggest factor is housing costs, with Median Home Cost being 206% higher in Austin than in Amarillo.

The cost of living in Castro Valley, California is 18.0% more expensive than El Sobrante (Contra Costa County), California.

You would need a salary of $88,507 in Castro Valley, California to maintain the standard of living you have in El Sobrante (Contra Costa County), California.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Castro Valley, California is more expensive than El Sobrante (Contra Costa County), California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
54% more expensive in Castro Valley
than in El Sobrante (Contra Costa County), California

El_Sobrante_(Contra_Costa_County), CA vs Castro_Valley, CA

Compared to El_Sobrante_(Contra_Costa_County), Castro_Valley is:

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18.0% higher

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Food

1.8% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

51.2% higher

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Utilities

3.1% higher

Commute

6.5% lower

Health

3.6% lower

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Personal

0.1% higher

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