Santa Rosa, California vs. Castro Valley, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Castro Valley, California is 36.4% more expensive than Santa Rosa, California.

You would need a salary of $95,455 in Castro Valley, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Santa Rosa, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Castro Valley, California is more expensive than Santa Rosa, 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 Santa Rosa, California
Santa Rosa, CA vs. Castro Valley, CA
Compared to Santa Rosa, Castro Valley is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  36.4% 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
  1.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  43.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.6% lower
  Commute
  21.1% higher
  Health
  5.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.3% higher