Cost of Living Calculator - South Bend, Indiana vs Hayward, California


The cost of living in Hayward, California is 124.3% more expensive than South Bend, Indiana.

You would need a salary of $168,200 in Hayward, California to maintain the standard of living you have in South Bend, Indiana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Hayward, California is more expensive than South Bend, Indiana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
395% more expensive in Hayward
than in South Bend, Indiana
South Bend, IN vs Hayward, CA
Compared to South Bend, Hayward is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  124.3% 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
  23.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  876.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.2% higher
  Commute
  60.5% higher
  Health
  24.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  21.1% higher

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