Hayward, California vs. Palmdale, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Palmdale, California is 21.8% cheaper than Hayward, California.

You would need a salary of $39,090 in Palmdale, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Hayward, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Palmdale, California is cheaper than Hayward, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
44% cheaper in Palmdale
than in Hayward, California
Hayward, CA vs. Palmdale, CA
Compared to Hayward, Palmdale is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  21.8% 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
  10.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  52.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  22.8% higher
  Commute
  45.0% higher
  Health
  23.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.9% lower