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


The cost of living in Castro Valley, California is 4.9% cheaper than Santa Cruz, California.

You would need a salary of $71,328 in Castro Valley, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Santa Cruz, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Castro Valley, California is cheaper than Santa Cruz, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
17% cheaper in Castro Valley
than in Santa Cruz, California
Santa Cruz, CA vs Castro Valley, CA
Compared to Santa Cruz, Castro Valley is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  4.9% 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
  0.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  8.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.1% lower
  Commute
  13.6% higher
  Health
  7.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.6% higher

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