Royal Oak, Michigan vs. Hayward, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Hayward, California is 65.6% more expensive than Royal Oak, Michigan.

You would need a salary of $148,996 in Hayward, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Royal Oak, Michigan.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Hayward, California is more expensive than Royal Oak, Michigan
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
184% more expensive in Hayward
than in Royal Oak, Michigan
Royal Oak, MI vs. Hayward, CA
Compared to Royal Oak, Hayward is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  65.6% 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
  12.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  168.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.8% lower
  Commute
  8.8% higher
  Health
  46.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.3% higher