Portland, Oregon vs. Hayward, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Hayward, California is 27.0% more expensive than Portland, Oregon.

You would need a salary of $78,764 in Hayward, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Portland, Oregon.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Hayward, California is more expensive than Portland, Oregon
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
49% more expensive in Hayward
than in Portland, Oregon
Portland, OR vs. Hayward, CA
Compared to Portland, Hayward is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  27.0% 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
  6.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  58.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  15.8% higher
  Commute
  4.6% lower
  Health
  28.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.5% lower