Yakima, Washington vs. Castro Valley, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Castro Valley, California is 108.3% more expensive than Yakima, Washington.

You would need a salary of $104,144 in Castro Valley, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Yakima, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Castro Valley, California is more expensive than Yakima, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
231% more expensive in Castro Valley
than in Yakima, Washington
Yakima, WA vs. Castro Valley, CA
Compared to Yakima, Castro Valley is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  108.3% 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
  12.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  259.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  12.0% higher
  Commute
  48.3% higher
  Health
  34.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  15.2% higher