Cost of Living Calculator - Santa Barbara, California vs Castro Valley, California


The cost of living in Castro Valley, California is 11.2% cheaper than Santa Barbara, California.

You would need a salary of $66,602 in Castro Valley, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Santa Barbara, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Castro Valley, California is cheaper than Santa Barbara, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
31% cheaper in Castro Valley
than in Santa Barbara, California
Santa Barbara, CA vs Castro Valley, CA
Compared to Santa Barbara, Castro Valley is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  11.2% 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
  1.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  28.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.5% higher
  Commute
  29.4% higher
  Health
  3.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.7% higher

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