Cost of Living Calculator - Norwood, Massachusetts vs Hayward, California


The cost of living in Hayward, California is 19.0% more expensive than Norwood, Massachusetts.

You would need a salary of $172,484 in Hayward, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Norwood, Massachusetts.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Hayward, California is more expensive than Norwood, Massachusetts
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
30% more expensive in Hayward
than in Norwood, Massachusetts
Norwood, MA vs Hayward, CA
Compared to Norwood, Hayward is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  19.0% 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
  1.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  43.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  16.7% lower
  Commute
  3.2% lower
  Health
  30.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.6% lower

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