Cost of Living Calculator - Hayward, California vs Simi Valley, California


The cost of living in Simi Valley, California is 9.8% cheaper than Hayward, California.

You would need a salary of $67,705 in Simi Valley, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Hayward, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Simi Valley, California is cheaper than Hayward, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
5% cheaper in Simi Valley
than in Hayward, California
Hayward, CA vs Simi Valley, CA
Compared to Hayward, Simi Valley is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  9.8% 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
  2.9% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  12.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  9.9% higher
  Commute
  11.0% lower
  Health
  8.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.0% lower

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