What is a pro or con of living in Hayward, Californiacompared to Albany, New York?

Median Home Cost is 217% more expensive in Hayward.

What salary do I need to live in Hayward, California copmared to Albany, New York?

A salary of $150,000 in Albany, New York should increase to $261,451 in Hayward, 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.

ALBANY vs. HAYWARD
Cost of Living Comparison

Albany, New York vs. Hayward, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Hayward, California is 74.3% more expensive than Albany, New York.

You would need a salary of $261,451 in Hayward, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Albany, New York.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Hayward, California is more expensive than Albany, New York
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
217% more expensive in Hayward
than in Albany, New York

Albany, NY vs. Hayward, CA

Compared to Albany, Hayward is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

74.3% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Food

9.6% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

260.2% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

15.9% lower

Commute

41.4% higher

Health

0.0% higher

Taxes

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Childcare

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Personal

1.4% higher

Cost of Food

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Albany, NY vs. Hayward, CA

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