Hayward, California vs. San Jose, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in San Jose, California is 27.8% more expensive than Hayward, California.

You would need a salary of $191,736 in San Jose, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Hayward, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, San Jose, California is more expensive than Hayward, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
47% more expensive in San Jose
than in Hayward, California
Hayward, CA vs. San Jose, CA
Compared to Hayward, San Jose is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  27.8% 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
  2.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  51.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.6% higher
  Commute
  21.9% higher
  Health
  7.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.9% lower