Cost of Living Calculator - Los Altos, California vs Hayward, California


The cost of living in Hayward, California is 64.3% cheaper than Los Altos, California.

You would need a salary of $10,698 in Hayward, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Los Altos, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Hayward, California is cheaper than Los Altos, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
78% cheaper in Hayward
than in Los Altos, California
Los Altos, CA vs Hayward, CA
Compared to Los Altos, Hayward is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  64.3% 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
  12.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  79.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.5% higher
  Commute
  11.3% lower
  Health
  8.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.3% higher

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