Hayward, California vs. Palo Alto, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Palo Alto, California is 157.3% more expensive than Hayward, California.

You would need a salary of $128,656 in Palo Alto, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Hayward, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Palo Alto, California is more expensive than Hayward, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
287% more expensive in Palo Alto
than in Hayward, California
Hayward, CA vs. Palo_Alto, CA
Compared to Hayward, Palo_Alto is:
  Homeowner
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  157.3% higher
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  Renter
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  Food
  12.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  344.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
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  Utilities
  2.8% lower
  Commute
  13.5% higher
  Health
  7.8% lower
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  Personal
  6.0% lower
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