Melbourne, Florida vs. Hayward, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Hayward, California is 78.2% more expensive than Melbourne, Florida.

You would need a salary of $89,089 in Hayward, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Melbourne, Florida.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Hayward, California is more expensive than Melbourne, Florida
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
130% more expensive in Hayward
than in Melbourne, Florida
Melbourne, FL vs. Hayward, CA
Compared to Melbourne, Hayward is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  78.2% 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
  10.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  240.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.9% lower
  Commute
  48.6% higher
  Health
  16.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  14.1% higher