Hayward, California vs. Tukwila, Washington

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Tukwila, Washington is 22.5% cheaper than Hayward, California.

You would need a salary of $66,109 in Tukwila, Washington to maintain the standard of living you have in Hayward, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Tukwila, Washington is cheaper than Hayward, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
33% cheaper in Tukwila
than in Hayward, California
Hayward, CA vs. Tukwila, WA
Compared to Hayward, Tukwila is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  22.5% 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
  8.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  45.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  23.5% lower
  Commute
  9.1% higher
  Health
  24.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.5% higher