Cost of Living Calculator - New Bedford, Massachusetts vs Castro Valley, California


The cost of living in Castro Valley, California is 88.8% more expensive than New Bedford, Massachusetts.

You would need a salary of $141,634 in Castro Valley, California to maintain the standard of living you have in New Bedford, Massachusetts.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Castro Valley, California is more expensive than New Bedford, Massachusetts
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
181% more expensive in Castro Valley
than in New Bedford, Massachusetts
New Bedford, MA vs Castro Valley, CA
Compared to New Bedford, Castro Valley is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  88.8% 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
  6.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  243.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  22.3% lower
  Commute
  40.1% higher
  Health
  31.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.9% higher

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