The Colony, Texas vs. Hayward, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Hayward, California is 64.4% more expensive than The Colony, Texas.

You would need a salary of $82,209 in Hayward, California to maintain the standard of living you have in The Colony, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Hayward, California is more expensive than The Colony, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
106% more expensive in Hayward
than in The Colony, Texas
The Colony, TX vs. Hayward, CA
Compared to The Colony, Hayward is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  64.4% 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
  9.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  164.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.4% lower
  Commute
  25.3% higher
  Health
  16.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  17.5% higher