Greenville, South Carolina vs. Hayward, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Hayward, California is 89.6% more expensive than Greenville, South Carolina.

You would need a salary of $142,221 in Hayward, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Greenville, South Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Hayward, California is more expensive than Greenville, South Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
123% more expensive in Hayward
than in Greenville, South Carolina
Greenville, SC vs. Hayward, CA
Compared to Greenville, Hayward is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  89.6% 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
  10.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  254.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.5% lower
  Commute
  62.6% higher
  Health
  19.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  10.1% higher