Cost of Living Calculator - Galveston, Texas vs Hayward, California


The cost of living in Hayward, California is 79.5% more expensive than Galveston, Texas.

You would need a salary of $269,264 in Hayward, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Galveston, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Hayward, California is more expensive than Galveston, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
131% more expensive in Hayward
than in Galveston, Texas
Galveston, TX vs Hayward, CA
Compared to Galveston, Hayward is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  79.5% 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
  12.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  229.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.6% higher
  Commute
  59.3% higher
  Health
  19.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.9% higher

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