Auburn, Alabama vs. Hayward, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Hayward, California is 72.3% more expensive than Auburn, Alabama.

You would need a salary of $86,168 in Hayward, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Auburn, Alabama.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Hayward, California is more expensive than Auburn, Alabama
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
139% more expensive in Hayward
than in Auburn, Alabama
Auburn, AL vs. Hayward, CA
Compared to Auburn, Hayward is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  72.3% 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
  9.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  155.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.7% lower
  Commute
  55.5% higher
  Health
  4.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.0% higher