Cost of Living Calculator - Hayward, California vs Lacey, Washington


The cost of living in Lacey, Washington is 34.5% cheaper than Hayward, California.

You would need a salary of $32,765 in Lacey, Washington to maintain the standard of living you have in Hayward, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lacey, Washington is cheaper than Hayward, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
41% cheaper in Lacey
than in Hayward, California
Hayward, CA vs Lacey, WA
Compared to Hayward, Lacey is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  34.5% 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
  9.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  54.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  19.5% lower
  Commute
  19.0% lower
  Health
  25.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  10.7% lower

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