Hayward, California vs. Napa, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Napa, California is 4.8% cheaper than Hayward, California.

You would need a salary of $47,622 in Napa, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Hayward, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Napa, California is cheaper than Hayward, California
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Transportation
18% cheaper in Napa
than in Hayward, California
Hayward, CA vs. Napa, CA
Compared to Hayward, Napa is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  4.8% 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
  0.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  2.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.9% higher
  Commute
  18.2% lower
  Health
  6.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.4% lower