Cost of Living Calculator - Hayward, California vs Santa Monica, California


The cost of living in Santa Monica, California is 61.7% more expensive than Hayward, California.

You would need a salary of $80,826 in Santa Monica, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Hayward, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Santa Monica, California is more expensive than Hayward, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
106% more expensive in Santa Monica
than in Hayward, California
Hayward, CA vs Santa Monica, CA
Compared to Hayward, Santa Monica is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  61.7% 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
  0.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  155.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  12.6% lower
  Commute
  24.9% higher
  Health
  22.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.7% lower

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