Cost of Living Calculator - Palo Alto, California vs Hayward, California


The cost of living in Hayward, California is 61.1% cheaper than Palo Alto, California.

You would need a salary of $29,151 in Hayward, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Palo Alto, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Hayward, California is cheaper than Palo Alto, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
74% cheaper in Hayward
than in Palo Alto, California
Palo_Alto, CA vs Hayward, CA
Compared to Palo_Alto, Hayward is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  61.1% 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
  11.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  77.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.9% higher
  Commute
  11.9% lower
  Health
  8.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.3% higher

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