Ballston Spa, New York vs. Hayward, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Hayward, California is 63.9% more expensive than Ballston Spa, New York.

You would need a salary of $81,969 in Hayward, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Ballston Spa, New York.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Hayward, California is more expensive than Ballston Spa, New York
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
131% more expensive in Hayward
than in Ballston Spa, New York
Ballston Spa, NY vs. Hayward, CA
Compared to Ballston Spa, Hayward is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  63.9% 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
  5.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  214.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  14.6% lower
  Commute
  39.2% higher
  Health
  0.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.3% higher