Cost of Living Calculator - Hayward, California vs Walnut Creek, California


The cost of living in Walnut Creek, California is 17.6% more expensive than Hayward, California.

You would need a salary of $58,799 in Walnut Creek, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Hayward, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Walnut Creek, California is more expensive than Hayward, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
27% more expensive in Walnut Creek
than in Hayward, California
Hayward, CA vs Walnut_Creek, CA
Compared to Hayward, Walnut_Creek is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  17.6% higher
      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
  1.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  31.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  10.9% higher
  Commute
  2.9% higher
  Health
  3.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.9% lower

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