Cost of Living Calculator - Mountain View, California vs Castro Valley, California


The cost of living in Castro Valley, California is 30.6% cheaper than Mountain View, California.

You would need a salary of $34,702 in Castro Valley, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Mountain View, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Castro Valley, California is cheaper than Mountain View, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
40% cheaper in Castro Valley
than in Mountain View, California
Mountain View, CA vs Castro Valley, CA
Compared to Mountain View, Castro Valley is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  30.6% lower
      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
  7.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  53.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.4% higher
  Commute
  9.5% lower
  Health
  8.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.2% higher

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