Carlsbad, New Mexico vs. Hayward, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Hayward, California is 129.5% more expensive than Carlsbad, New Mexico.

You would need a salary of $114,734 in Hayward, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Carlsbad, New Mexico.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Hayward, California is more expensive than Carlsbad, New Mexico
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
336% more expensive in Hayward
than in Carlsbad, New Mexico
Carlsbad, NM vs. Hayward, CA
Compared to Carlsbad, Hayward is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  129.5% 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
  19.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  388.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.2% higher
  Commute
  77.3% higher
  Health
  35.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  24.3% higher