Hayward, California vs. Berkeley, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Berkeley, California is 41.7% more expensive than Hayward, California.

You would need a salary of $70,838 in Berkeley, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Hayward, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Berkeley, California is more expensive than Hayward, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
64% more expensive in Berkeley
than in Hayward, California
Hayward, CA vs. Berkeley, CA
Compared to Hayward, Berkeley is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  41.7% 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
  3.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  80.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.3% lower
  Commute
  4.2% lower
  Health
  0.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.1% lower