Salinas, California vs. Hayward, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Hayward, California is 19.7% more expensive than Salinas, California.

You would need a salary of $59,858 in Hayward, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Salinas, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Hayward, California is more expensive than Salinas, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
20% more expensive in Hayward
than in Salinas, California
Salinas, CA vs. Hayward, CA
Compared to Salinas, Hayward is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  19.7% 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
  5.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  35.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.1% higher
  Commute
  23.4% higher
  Health
  18.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  9.2% higher