What is a pro or con of living in Castro Valley, Californiacompared to Port Townsend, Washington?

Median Home Cost is 80% more expensive in Castro Valley.

What salary do I need to live in Castro Valley, California copmared to Port Townsend, Washington?

A salary of $50,000 in Port Townsend, Washington should increase to $88,356 in Castro Valley, California (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

PORT TOWNSEND vs. CASTRO VALLEY
Cost of Living Comparison

Port Townsend, Washington vs. Castro Valley, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Castro Valley, California is 76.7% more expensive than Port Townsend, Washington.

You would need a salary of $88,356 in Castro Valley, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Port Townsend, Washington.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Castro Valley, California is more expensive than Port Townsend, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
80% more expensive in Castro Valley
than in Port Townsend, Washington

Port Townsend, WA vs. Castro Valley, CA

Compared to Port Townsend, Castro Valley is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

76.7% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

9.1% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

108.9% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

39.9% higher

Commute

47.6% higher

Health

30.4% higher

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Personal

9.6% higher

Cost of Food

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Port Townsend, Washington vs. Castro Valley, California

Cost of Living Comparison

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Port Townsend, WA vs. Castro Valley, CA

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