Hercules, California vs. Hayward, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Hayward, California is 6.0% cheaper than Hercules, California.

You would need a salary of $46,983 in Hayward, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Hercules, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Hayward, California is cheaper than Hercules, California
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Transportation
13% cheaper in Hayward
than in Hercules, California
Hercules, CA vs. Hayward, CA
Compared to Hercules, Hayward is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  6.0% 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
  0.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  8.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  23.2% higher
  Commute
  13.1% lower
  Health
  3.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.2% higher