Cost of Living Calculator - Santa Maria, California vs Hayward, California


The cost of living in Hayward, California is 38.6% more expensive than Santa Maria, California.

You would need a salary of $103,913 in Hayward, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Santa Maria, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Hayward, California is more expensive than Santa Maria, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
42% more expensive in Hayward
than in Santa Maria, California
Santa Maria, CA vs Hayward, CA
Compared to Santa Maria, Hayward is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  38.6% 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
  7.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  73.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.7% higher
  Commute
  30.1% higher
  Health
  3.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  9.6% higher

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