Hayward, California vs. Athens-Clarke County, Georgia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Athens-Clarke County, Georgia is 47.6% cheaper than Hayward, California.

You would need a salary of $90,614 in Athens-Clarke County, Georgia to maintain the standard of living you have in Hayward, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Athens-Clarke County, Georgia is cheaper than Hayward, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
65% cheaper in Athens-Clarke County
than in Hayward, California
Hayward, CA vs. Athens Clarke County, GA
Compared to Hayward, Athens Clarke County is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  47.6% lower
      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
  13.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  72.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  10.8% higher
  Commute
  35.4% lower
  Health
  18.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  14.7% lower