Reading, Pennsylvania vs. Hayward, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Hayward, California is 88.4% more expensive than Reading, Pennsylvania.

You would need a salary of $39,554 in Hayward, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Reading, Pennsylvania.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Hayward, California is more expensive than Reading, Pennsylvania
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
289% more expensive in Hayward
than in Reading, Pennsylvania
Reading, PA vs. Hayward, CA
Compared to Reading, Hayward is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  88.4% 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
  13.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  1,071.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.3% lower
  Commute
  24.9% higher
  Health
  1.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  13.9% higher