Denver, Colorado vs. Hayward, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Hayward, California is 31.6% more expensive than Denver, Colorado.

You would need a salary of $98,709 in Hayward, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Denver, Colorado.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Hayward, California is more expensive than Denver, Colorado
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
39% more expensive in Hayward
than in Denver, Colorado
Denver, CO vs. Hayward, CA
Compared to Denver, Hayward is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  31.6% 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
  8.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  55.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.8% lower
  Commute
  6.7% higher
  Health
  39.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  9.5% higher