Cost of Living Calculator - Grafton, Massachusetts vs Hayward, California


The cost of living in Hayward, California is 37.8% more expensive than Grafton, Massachusetts.

You would need a salary of $103,318 in Hayward, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Grafton, Massachusetts.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Hayward, California is more expensive than Grafton, Massachusetts
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
67% more expensive in Hayward
than in Grafton, Massachusetts
Grafton, MA vs Hayward, CA
Compared to Grafton, Hayward is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  37.8% 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
  2.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  82.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  13.9% lower
  Commute
  17.7% higher
  Health
  21.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.5% higher

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