Cost of Living Calculator - Athens, Ohio vs Hayward, California


The cost of living in Hayward, California is 111.8% more expensive than Athens, Ohio.

You would need a salary of $148,287 in Hayward, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Athens, Ohio.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Hayward, California is more expensive than Athens, Ohio
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
293% more expensive in Hayward
than in Athens, Ohio
Athens, OH vs Hayward, CA
Compared to Athens, Hayward is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  111.8% 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
  6.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  274.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  11.7% lower
  Commute
  108.2% higher
  Health
  29.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  22.1% higher

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