Hayward, California vs. San Carlos, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in San Carlos, California is 90.1% more expensive than Hayward, California.

You would need a salary of $68,447 in San Carlos, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Hayward, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, San Carlos, California is more expensive than Hayward, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
162% more expensive in San Carlos
than in Hayward, California
Hayward, CA vs. San Carlos, CA
Compared to Hayward, San Carlos is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  90.1% higher
      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
  8.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  178.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.2% higher
  Commute
  16.3% higher
  Health
  0.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.7% higher