South Lake Tahoe, California vs. Hayward, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Hayward, California is 19.4% more expensive than South Lake Tahoe, California.

You would need a salary of $59,688 in Hayward, California to maintain the standard of living you have in South Lake Tahoe, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Hayward, California is more expensive than South Lake Tahoe, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
22% more expensive in Hayward
than in South Lake Tahoe, California
South Lake Tahoe, CA vs. Hayward, CA
Compared to South Lake Tahoe, Hayward is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  19.4% 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
  4.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  48.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  16.6% lower
  Commute
  20.8% higher
  Health
  9.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.4% higher