Hayward, California vs. San Mateo, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in San Mateo, California is 49.0% more expensive than Hayward, California.

You would need a salary of $101,313 in San Mateo, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Hayward, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, San Mateo, California is more expensive than Hayward, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
71% more expensive in San Mateo
than in Hayward, California
Hayward, CA vs. San Mateo, CA
Compared to Hayward, San Mateo is:
  Homeowner
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  49.0% higher
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  Renter
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  Food
  5.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  112.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
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  Utilities
  0.6% lower
  Commute
  15.7% higher
  Health
  0.5% higher
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  Personal
  6.2% higher
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