Cost of Living Calculator - Lafayette, Indiana vs Hayward, California


The cost of living in Hayward, California is 111.8% more expensive than Lafayette, Indiana.

You would need a salary of $180,063 in Hayward, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Lafayette, Indiana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Hayward, California is more expensive than Lafayette, Indiana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
304% more expensive in Hayward
than in Lafayette, Indiana
Lafayette, IN vs Hayward, CA
Compared to Lafayette, Hayward is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  111.8% 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
  18.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  385.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  11.1% lower
  Commute
  72.6% higher
  Health
  27.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  20.8% higher

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