Cost of Living Calculator - Salinas, California vs Castro Valley, California


The cost of living in Castro Valley, California is 37.7% more expensive than Salinas, California.

You would need a salary of $68,861 in Castro Valley, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Salinas, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Castro Valley, California is more expensive than Salinas, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
57% more expensive in Castro Valley
than in Salinas, California
Salinas, CA vs Castro Valley, CA
Compared to Salinas, Castro Valley is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  37.7% 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
  6.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  69.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.1% higher
  Commute
  25.0% higher
  Health
  18.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.1% higher

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