Houston, Texas vs. Hayward, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Hayward, California is 76.1% more expensive than Houston, Texas.

You would need a salary of $176,126 in Hayward, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Houston, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Hayward, California is more expensive than Houston, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
223% more expensive in Hayward
than in Houston, Texas
Houston, TX vs. Hayward, CA
Compared to Houston, Hayward is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  76.1% 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
  12.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  258.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.1% lower
  Commute
  4.1% higher
  Health
  22.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  12.2% higher