Cost of Living Calculator - Chico, California vs Hayward, California


The cost of living in Hayward, California is 46.9% more expensive than Chico, California.

You would need a salary of $176,279 in Hayward, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Chico, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Hayward, California is more expensive than Chico, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
82% more expensive in Hayward
than in Chico, California
Chico, CA vs Hayward, CA
Compared to Chico, Hayward is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  46.9% 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
  8.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  81.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  16.5% lower
  Commute
  45.9% higher
  Health
  3.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  10.1% higher

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