Ocean Springs, Mississippi vs. Hayward, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Hayward, California is 90.9% more expensive than Ocean Springs, Mississippi.

You would need a salary of $95,460 in Hayward, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Ocean Springs, Mississippi.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Hayward, California is more expensive than Ocean Springs, Mississippi
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
242% more expensive in Hayward
than in Ocean Springs, Mississippi
Ocean Springs, MS vs. Hayward, CA
Compared to Ocean Springs, Hayward is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  90.9% 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
  15.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  317.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.8% lower
  Commute
  37.4% higher
  Health
  14.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.9% higher