Hayward, California vs. Gainesville, Florida

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Gainesville, Florida is 46.5% cheaper than Hayward, California.

You would need a salary of $40,131 in Gainesville, Florida to maintain the standard of living you have in Hayward, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Gainesville, Florida is cheaper than Hayward, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
66% cheaper in Gainesville
than in Hayward, California
Hayward, CA vs. Gainesville, FL
Compared to Hayward, Gainesville is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  46.5% 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
  10.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  72.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  13.9% higher
  Commute
  34.2% lower
  Health
  7.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  14.3% lower