Hayward, California vs. Roswell, New Mexico

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Roswell, New Mexico is 57.3% cheaper than Hayward, California.

You would need a salary of $21,344 in Roswell, New Mexico to maintain the standard of living you have in Hayward, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Roswell, New Mexico is cheaper than Hayward, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
81% cheaper in Roswell
than in Hayward, California
Hayward, CA vs. Roswell, NM
Compared to Hayward, Roswell is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  57.3% 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
  17.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  78.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.6% higher
  Commute
  43.2% lower
  Health
  25.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  15.9% lower