Cost of Living Calculator - Hayward, California vs New Bedford, Massachusetts


The cost of living in New Bedford, Massachusetts is 39.1% cheaper than Hayward, California.

You would need a salary of $45,705 in New Bedford, Massachusetts to maintain the standard of living you have in Hayward, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, New Bedford, Massachusetts is cheaper than Hayward, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
53% cheaper in New Bedford
than in Hayward, California
Hayward, CA vs New_Bedford, MA
Compared to Hayward, New_Bedford is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  39.1% 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
  5.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  63.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  28.8% higher
  Commute
  27.7% lower
  Health
  24.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  9.1% lower

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