Cost of Living Calculator - Hayward, California vs Sonora, California


The cost of living in Sonora, California is 34.9% cheaper than Hayward, California.

You would need a salary of $48,827 in Sonora, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Hayward, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Sonora, California is cheaper than Hayward, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
52% cheaper in Sonora
than in Hayward, California
Hayward, CA vs Sonora, CA
Compared to Hayward, Sonora is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  34.9% 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
  5.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  49.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  20.8% higher
  Commute
  29.6% lower
  Health
  3.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.1% lower

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