Cost of Living Calculator - Carroll, Iowa vs Hayward, California


The cost of living in Hayward, California is 116.5% more expensive than Carroll, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $108,237 in Hayward, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Carroll, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Hayward, California is more expensive than Carroll, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
371% more expensive in Hayward
than in Carroll, Iowa
Carroll, IA vs Hayward, CA
Compared to Carroll, Hayward is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  116.5% 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
  15.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  367.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.5% lower
  Commute
  108.2% higher
  Health
  2.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  12.5% higher

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