Hayward, California vs. El Cerrito, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in El Cerrito, California is 18.4% more expensive than Hayward, California.

You would need a salary of $59,185 in El Cerrito, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Hayward, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, El Cerrito, California is more expensive than Hayward, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
36% more expensive in El Cerrito
than in Hayward, California
Hayward, CA vs. El Cerrito, CA
Compared to Hayward, El Cerrito is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  18.4% 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
  1.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  36.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.3% lower
  Commute
  4.1% higher
  Health
  3.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.1% lower