Cost of Living Calculator - Hayward, California vs Mobile, Alabama


The cost of living in Mobile, Alabama is 50.7% cheaper than Hayward, California.

You would need a salary of $36,974 in Mobile, Alabama to maintain the standard of living you have in Hayward, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Mobile, Alabama is cheaper than Hayward, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
78% cheaper in Mobile
than in Hayward, California
Hayward, CA vs Mobile, AL
Compared to Hayward, Mobile is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  50.7% 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
  15.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  81.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.4% higher
  Commute
  28.0% lower
  Health
  0.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  14.5% lower

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