Hayward, California vs. Dallas, Texas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Dallas, Texas is 40.0% cheaper than Hayward, California.

You would need a salary of $0 in Dallas, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in Hayward, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Dallas, Texas is cheaper than Hayward, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
63% cheaper in Dallas
than in Hayward, California
Hayward, CA vs. Dallas, TX
Compared to Hayward, Dallas is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  40.0% 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
  10.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  67.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.1% higher
  Commute
  5.5% lower
  Health
  16.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.6% lower