Waukee, Iowa vs. Hayward, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Hayward, California is 75.6% more expensive than Waukee, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $87,787 in Hayward, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Waukee, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Hayward, California is more expensive than Waukee, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
139% more expensive in Hayward
than in Waukee, Iowa
Waukee, IA vs. Hayward, CA
Compared to Waukee, Hayward is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  75.6% 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
  10.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  168.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.5% higher
  Commute
  60.7% higher
  Health
  11.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.9% higher