Modesto, California vs. Castro Valley, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Castro Valley, California is 68.4% more expensive than Modesto, California.

You would need a salary of $84,204 in Castro Valley, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Modesto, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Castro Valley, California is more expensive than Modesto, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
168% more expensive in Castro Valley
than in Modesto, California
Modesto, CA vs. Castro Valley, CA
Compared to Modesto, Castro Valley is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  68.4% 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
  7.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  177.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  17.4% lower
  Commute
  10.2% higher
  Health
  16.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  10.1% higher