Troy, New York vs. Hayward, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Hayward, California is 82.0% more expensive than Troy, New York.

You would need a salary of $136,526 in Hayward, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Troy, New York.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Hayward, California is more expensive than Troy, New York
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
237% more expensive in Hayward
than in Troy, New York
Troy, NY vs. Hayward, CA
Compared to Troy, Hayward is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  82.0% 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
  9.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  341.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  14.0% lower
  Commute
  32.9% higher
  Health
  0.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.8% higher

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