Hayward, California vs. Germantown, Wisconsin

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Germantown, Wisconsin is 38.6% cheaper than Hayward, California.

You would need a salary of $46,017 in Germantown, Wisconsin to maintain the standard of living you have in Hayward, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Germantown, Wisconsin is cheaper than Hayward, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
57% cheaper in Germantown
than in Hayward, California
Hayward, CA vs. Germantown, WI
Compared to Hayward, Germantown is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  38.6% 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
  10.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  56.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  9.8% higher
  Commute
  32.7% lower
  Health
  11.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.9% lower