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


The cost of living in Castro Valley, California is 102.6% more expensive than Houston, Texas.

You would need a salary of $151,967 in Castro Valley, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Houston, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Castro Valley, California is more expensive than Houston, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
322% more expensive in Castro Valley
than in Houston, Texas
Houston, TX vs Castro Valley, CA
Compared to Houston, Castro Valley is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  102.6% 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
  13.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  349.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.1% lower
  Commute
  5.5% higher
  Health
  22.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  11.0% higher

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