Cost of Living Calculator - Forest Lake, Minnesota vs Castro Valley, California


The cost of living in Castro Valley, California is 77.8% more expensive than Forest Lake, Minnesota.

You would need a salary of $222,326 in Castro Valley, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Forest Lake, Minnesota.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Castro Valley, California is more expensive than Forest Lake, Minnesota
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
175% more expensive in Castro Valley
than in Forest Lake, Minnesota
Forest Lake, MN vs Castro Valley, CA
Compared to Forest Lake, Castro Valley is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  77.8% 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
  9.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  200.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.2% lower
  Commute
  11.3% higher
  Health
  57.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.2% higher

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