Lincoln, California vs. Castro Valley, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Castro Valley, California is 41.4% more expensive than Lincoln, California.

You would need a salary of $70,724 in Castro Valley, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Lincoln, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Castro Valley, California is more expensive than Lincoln, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
67% more expensive in Castro Valley
than in Lincoln, California
Lincoln, CA vs. Castro Valley, CA
Compared to Lincoln, Castro Valley is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  41.4% 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
  4.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  77.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  14.4% lower
  Commute
  15.9% higher
  Health
  13.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.3% higher