Afton, Minnesota vs. Hayward, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Hayward, California is 20.4% more expensive than Afton, Minnesota.

You would need a salary of $120,401 in Hayward, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Afton, Minnesota.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Hayward, California is more expensive than Afton, Minnesota
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
31% more expensive in Hayward
than in Afton, Minnesota
Afton, MN vs. Hayward, CA
Compared to Afton, Hayward is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  20.4% 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
  3.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  38.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.7% lower
  Commute
  10.7% higher
  Health
  57.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.2% higher