Hayward, California vs. Tempe, Arizona

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Tempe, Arizona is 33.1% cheaper than Hayward, California.

You would need a salary of $63,597 in Tempe, Arizona to maintain the standard of living you have in Hayward, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Tempe, Arizona is cheaper than Hayward, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
46% cheaper in Tempe
than in Hayward, California
Hayward, CA vs. Tempe, AZ
Compared to Hayward, Tempe is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  33.1% 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
  11.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  56.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  9.4% higher
  Commute
  12.8% lower
  Health
  20.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  11.1% lower