Cost of Living Calculator - Auburn, Washington vs Hayward, California


The cost of living in Hayward, California is 26.8% more expensive than Auburn, Washington.

You would need a salary of $95,136 in Hayward, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Auburn, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Hayward, California is more expensive than Auburn, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
41% more expensive in Hayward
than in Auburn, Washington
Auburn, WA vs Hayward, CA
Compared to Auburn, Hayward is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  26.8% 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
  8.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  79.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  25.9% higher
  Commute
  14.4% lower
  Health
  32.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.5% lower

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