Hayward, California vs. Union City, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Union City, California is 18.5% more expensive than Hayward, California.

You would need a salary of $59,275 in Union City, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Hayward, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Union City, California is more expensive than Hayward, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
34% more expensive in Union City
than in Hayward, California
Hayward, CA vs. Union City, CA
Compared to Hayward, Union City is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  18.5% 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
  1.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  37.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.7% higher
  Commute
  1.7% higher
  Health
  0.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.5% higher