Hayward, California vs. Monterey, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Monterey, California is 4.0% more expensive than Hayward, California.

You would need a salary of $77,988 in Monterey, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Hayward, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Monterey, California is more expensive than Hayward, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
27% more expensive in Monterey
than in Hayward, California
Hayward, CA vs. Monterey, CA
Compared to Hayward, Monterey is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  4.0% 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
  0.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  19.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.8% lower
  Commute
  25.7% lower
  Health
  23.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  10.0% lower