El Cerrito, California vs. Hayward, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Hayward, California is 15.5% cheaper than El Cerrito, California.

You would need a salary of $84,480 in Hayward, California to maintain the standard of living you have in El Cerrito, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Hayward, California is cheaper than El Cerrito, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
26% cheaper in Hayward
than in El Cerrito, California
El Cerrito, CA vs. Hayward, CA
Compared to El Cerrito, Hayward is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  15.5% lower
      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
  1.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  26.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.3% higher
  Commute
  4.0% lower
  Health
  3.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.2% higher