Cost of Living Calculator - Charleston, South Carolina vs Hayward, California


The cost of living in Hayward, California is 53.2% more expensive than Charleston, South Carolina.

You would need a salary of $76,594 in Hayward, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Charleston, South Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Hayward, California is more expensive than Charleston, South Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
62% more expensive in Hayward
than in Charleston, South Carolina
Charleston, SC vs Hayward, CA
Compared to Charleston, Hayward is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  53.2% 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
  4.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  109.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  9.0% lower
  Commute
  31.7% higher
  Health
  21.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.3% higher

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