Farmington Hills, Michigan vs. Hayward, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Hayward, California is 57.8% more expensive than Farmington Hills, Michigan.

You would need a salary of $71,004 in Hayward, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Farmington Hills, Michigan.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Hayward, California is more expensive than Farmington Hills, Michigan
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
135% more expensive in Hayward
than in Farmington Hills, Michigan
Farmington Hills, MI vs. Hayward, CA
Compared to Farmington Hills, Hayward is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  57.8% 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
  11.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  152.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.0% lower
  Commute
  3.2% higher
  Health
  46.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.8% higher