Hayward, California vs. Prescott, Arizona

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Prescott, Arizona is 27.4% cheaper than Hayward, California.

You would need a salary of $35,619 in Prescott, Arizona to maintain the standard of living you have in Hayward, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Prescott, Arizona is cheaper than Hayward, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
28% cheaper in Prescott
than in Hayward, California
Hayward, CA vs. Prescott, AZ
Compared to Hayward, Prescott is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  27.4% 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
  9.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  44.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  10.6% higher
  Commute
  33.1% lower
  Health
  10.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  14.0% lower

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