Waco, Texas vs. Hayward, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Hayward, California is 113.2% more expensive than Waco, Texas.

You would need a salary of $106,591 in Hayward, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Waco, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Hayward, California is more expensive than Waco, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
284% more expensive in Hayward
than in Waco, Texas
Waco, TX vs. Hayward, CA
Compared to Waco, Hayward is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  113.2% 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
  19.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  443.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.8% lower
  Commute
  71.4% higher
  Health
  15.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  19.9% higher