What is a pro or con of living in Palm Desert, Californiacompared to Hayward, California?

Median Home Cost is 32% cheaper in Palm Desert.

What salary do I need to live in Palm Desert, California copmared to Hayward, California?

A salary of $50,000 in Hayward, California could decrease to $36,712 in Palm Desert, California (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. PALM DESERT
Cost of Living Comparison

Hayward, California vs. Palm Desert, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Palm Desert, California is 26.6% cheaper than Hayward, California.

You would need a salary of $36,712 in Palm Desert, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Hayward, California.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Palm Desert, California is cheaper than Hayward, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
32% cheaper in Palm Desert
than in Hayward, California

Hayward, CA vs. Palm Desert, CA

Compared to Hayward, Palm Desert is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

26.6% lower

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Food

9.9% lower

Housing (Homeowner)

46.7% lower

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

19.4% higher

Commute

1.5% higher

Health

25.3% lower

Taxes

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Personal

6.7% lower

Cost of Food

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Hayward, California vs. Palm Desert, California

Cost of Living Comparison

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Hayward, CA vs. Palm Desert, CA

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