Cost of Living Calculator - San Francisco, California vs Hayward, California


The cost of living in Hayward, California is 31.1% cheaper than San Francisco, California.

You would need a salary of $51,701 in Hayward, California to maintain the standard of living you have in San Francisco, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Hayward, California is cheaper than San Francisco, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
35% cheaper in Hayward
than in San Francisco, California
San_Francisco, CA vs Hayward, CA
Compared to San_Francisco, Hayward is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  31.1% 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
  5.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  51.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.1% lower
  Commute
  21.7% lower
  Health
  1.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.6% lower

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