Hayward, California vs. Mountain View, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Mountain View, California is 65.8% more expensive than Hayward, California.

You would need a salary of $82,878 in Mountain View, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Hayward, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Mountain View, California is more expensive than Hayward, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
120% more expensive in Mountain View
than in Hayward, California
Hayward, CA vs. Mountain_View, CA
Compared to Hayward, Mountain_View is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  65.8% 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
  8.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  168.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.2% lower
  Commute
  11.9% higher
  Health
  7.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.7% lower