Wooster, Ohio vs. Hayward, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Hayward, California is 109.7% more expensive than Wooster, Ohio.

You would need a salary of $104,863 in Hayward, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Wooster, Ohio.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Hayward, California is more expensive than Wooster, Ohio
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
118% more expensive in Hayward
than in Wooster, Ohio
Wooster, OH vs. Hayward, CA
Compared to Wooster, Hayward is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  109.7% 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
  13.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  347.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.6% lower
  Commute
  97.0% higher
  Health
  15.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  20.8% higher