Cost of Living Calculator - Salem, Oregon vs Hayward, California


The cost of living in Hayward, California is 64.3% more expensive than Salem, Oregon.

You would need a salary of $226,714 in Hayward, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Salem, Oregon.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Hayward, California is more expensive than Salem, Oregon
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
101% more expensive in Hayward
than in Salem, Oregon
Salem, OR vs Hayward, CA
Compared to Salem, Hayward is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  64.3% 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
  10.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  134.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  16.6% higher
  Commute
  28.9% higher
  Health
  25.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  18.0% higher

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