Cost of Living Calculator - Friendswood, Texas vs Castro Valley, California


The cost of living in Castro Valley, California is 80.0% more expensive than Friendswood, Texas.

You would need a salary of $180,000 in Castro Valley, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Friendswood, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Castro Valley, California is more expensive than Friendswood, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
153% more expensive in Castro Valley
than in Friendswood, Texas
Friendswood, TX vs Castro Valley, CA
Compared to Friendswood, Castro Valley is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  80.0% 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
  11.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  178.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.0% higher
  Commute
  27.7% higher
  Health
  19.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.8% higher

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