Columbus, Ohio vs. Hayward, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Hayward, California is 94.7% more expensive than Columbus, Ohio.

You would need a salary of $292,014 in Hayward, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Columbus, Ohio.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Hayward, California is more expensive than Columbus, Ohio
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
264% more expensive in Hayward
than in Columbus, Ohio
Columbus, OH vs. Hayward, CA
Compared to Columbus, Hayward is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  94.7% 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
  11.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  321.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  9.4% lower
  Commute
  37.5% higher
  Health
  30.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  21.6% higher