Hayward, California vs. Montgomery, Alabama

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Montgomery, Alabama is 54.0% cheaper than Hayward, California.

You would need a salary of $22,979 in Montgomery, Alabama to maintain the standard of living you have in Hayward, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Montgomery, Alabama is cheaper than Hayward, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
84% cheaper in Montgomery
than in Hayward, California
Hayward, CA vs. Montgomery, AL
Compared to Hayward, Montgomery is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  54.0% 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
  16.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  87.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  10.1% higher
  Commute
  34.3% lower
  Health
  3.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  16.1% lower