What is a pro or con of living in Hayward, Californiacompared to West Hattiesburg, Mississippi?

Median Home Cost is 344% more expensive in Hayward.

What salary do I need to live in Hayward, California copmared to West Hattiesburg, Mississippi?

A salary of $115,000 in West Hattiesburg, Mississippi should increase to $225,180 in Hayward, California (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

WEST HATTIESBURG vs. HAYWARD
Cost of Living Comparison

West Hattiesburg, Mississippi vs. Hayward, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Hayward, California is 95.8% more expensive than West Hattiesburg, Mississippi.

You would need a salary of $225,180 in Hayward, California to maintain the standard of living you have in West Hattiesburg, Mississippi.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Hayward, California is more expensive than West Hattiesburg, Mississippi
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
344% more expensive in Hayward
than in West Hattiesburg, Mississippi

West Hattiesburg, MS vs. Hayward, CA

Compared to West Hattiesburg, Hayward is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

95.8% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Food

13.3% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

316.7% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

7.1% lower

Commute

36.8% higher

Health

12.3% higher

Taxes

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Personal

11.3% higher

Cost of Food

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West Hattiesburg, Mississippi vs. Hayward, California

Cost of Living Comparison

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