Owensboro, Kentucky vs. Hayward, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Hayward, California is 109.7% more expensive than Owensboro, Kentucky.

You would need a salary of $92,279 in Hayward, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Owensboro, Kentucky.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Hayward, California is more expensive than Owensboro, Kentucky
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
338% more expensive in Hayward
than in Owensboro, Kentucky
Owensboro, KY vs. Hayward, CA
Compared to Owensboro, Hayward is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  109.7% 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
  20.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  403.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.7% lower
  Commute
  67.2% higher
  Health
  5.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  14.0% higher