Cost of Living Calculator - Worcester, Massachusetts vs Castro Valley, California


The cost of living in Castro Valley, California is 84.1% more expensive than Worcester, Massachusetts.

You would need a salary of $92,055 in Castro Valley, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Worcester, Massachusetts.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Castro Valley, California is more expensive than Worcester, Massachusetts
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
186% more expensive in Castro Valley
than in Worcester, Massachusetts
Worcester, MA vs Castro Valley, CA
Compared to Worcester, Castro Valley is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  84.1% 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
  6.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  238.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  13.9% lower
  Commute
  31.6% higher
  Health
  21.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.0% higher

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