Cost of Living Calculator - Hayward, California vs Worcester, Massachusetts


The cost of living in Worcester, Massachusetts is 37.5% cheaper than Hayward, California.

You would need a salary of $31,243 in Worcester, Massachusetts to maintain the standard of living you have in Hayward, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Worcester, Massachusetts is cheaper than Hayward, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
54% cheaper in Worcester
than in Hayward, California
Hayward, CA vs Worcester, MA
Compared to Hayward, Worcester is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  37.5% 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
  4.9% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  62.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  16.1% higher
  Commute
  23.0% lower
  Health
  17.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.8% lower

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