What is a pro or con of living in Manhattan, New Yorkcompared to Hayward, California?

Median Home Cost is 45% more expensive in Manhattan.

What salary do I need to live in Manhattan, New York copmared to Hayward, California?

A salary of $93,000 in Hayward, California should increase to $122,415 in Manhattan, New York (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

HAYWARD vs. MANHATTAN
Cost of Living Comparison

Hayward, California vs. Manhattan, New York

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Manhattan, New York is 31.6% more expensive than Hayward, California.

You would need a salary of $122,415 in Manhattan, New York to maintain the standard of living you have in Hayward, California.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Manhattan, New York is more expensive than Hayward, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
45% more expensive in Manhattan
than in Hayward, California

Hayward, CA vs. Manhattan, NY

Compared to Hayward, Manhattan is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

31.6% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Food

8.9% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

81.1% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

62.5% higher

Commute

29.9% higher

Health

7.1% higher

Taxes

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Childcare

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Personal

32.7% higher

Cost of Food

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Hayward, California vs. Manhattan, New York

Cost of Living Comparison

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Hayward, CA vs. Manhattan, NY

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