What is a pro or con of living in Castro Valley, Californiacompared to Sunnyvale, California?

Median Home Cost is 40% cheaper in Castro Valley.

What salary do I need to live in Castro Valley, California copmared to Sunnyvale, California?

A salary of $50,000 in Sunnyvale, California could decrease to $34,492 in Castro Valley, California (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

SUNNYVALE vs. CASTRO VALLEY
Cost of Living Comparison

Sunnyvale, California vs. Castro Valley, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Castro Valley, California is 31.0% cheaper than Sunnyvale, California.

You would need a salary of $34,492 in Castro Valley, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Sunnyvale, California.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Castro Valley, California is cheaper than Sunnyvale, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
40% cheaper in Castro Valley
than in Sunnyvale, California

Sunnyvale, CA vs. Castro Valley, CA

Compared to Sunnyvale, Castro Valley is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

31.0% lower

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Food

5.7% lower

Housing (Homeowner)

50.0% lower

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

9.5% higher

Commute

11.3% lower

Health

8.4% higher

Taxes

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Personal

6.4% higher

Cost of Food

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Sunnyvale, California vs. Castro Valley, California

Cost of Living Comparison

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