Hickory, North Carolina vs. Hayward, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Hayward, California is 90.7% more expensive than Hickory, North Carolina.

You would need a salary of $162,098 in Hayward, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Hickory, North Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Hayward, California is more expensive than Hickory, North Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
214% more expensive in Hayward
than in Hickory, North Carolina
Hickory, NC vs. Hayward, CA
Compared to Hickory, Hayward is:
  Homeowner
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  90.7% higher
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
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  Renter
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  Food
  15.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  326.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
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  Utilities
  4.6% lower
  Commute
  55.3% higher
  Health
  8.2% lower
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  Personal
  16.7% higher
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