Seattle, Washington vs. Castro Valley, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Castro Valley, California is 15.3% more expensive than Seattle, Washington.

You would need a salary of $230,632 in Castro Valley, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Seattle, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Castro Valley, California is more expensive than Seattle, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
27% more expensive in Castro Valley
than in Seattle, Washington
Seattle, WA vs. Castro Valley, CA
Compared to Seattle, Castro Valley is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  15.3% 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
  2.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  16.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  34.4% higher
  Commute
  8.7% lower
  Health
  32.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.2% lower