Hayward, CA Cost of Living


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Hayward cost of living score
195.5
More expensive
95.5% higher
than the US average
30.4% higher
than the California average
Hayward, California gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 195.5, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 95.5% higher than the U.S. average and 30.4% lower than the average for California.

Hayward, CA

Housing costs in Hayward?
A typical home costs $802,800, which is 137.4% more expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 9.4% more expensive than the average California home, at $733,500. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Hayward costs $2,360 per month, which is 65.0% more than the national average of $1,430 and 8.9% more than the state average of $2,150.

Can I afford Hayward?
To live comfortably in Hayward, California, a minimum annual income of $153,720 for a family, and $77,200 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Hayward?
Living in Hayward, CA can be expensive. With the median house value in Hayward at $802,800, it's nearly double the US average of $338,100. Furthermore, cost of living in Hayward is 168.2 compared to the US average of 100. This means that essential goods and services are about 68% higher than the average across the nation. Even with a higher salary, money goes further in other parts of the country due to lower cost of living. Therefore, individuals should consider their budget when deciding whether or not to move to Hayward.
   Cost of living score
     CategoriesHaywardCaliforniaUnited States
  195.5149.9100.0
  110.6105.1100
  116.898.3100.0
  290.1234.8100.0
  $802,800$733,500$338,100
  92.5%102.4%100.0%
  123.9133.1100.0
  158.9118.7100.0

   100=National Average

   Average Rent by Bedroom Size
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I've lived in Hayward for 20 years. Traditionally a working  More

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Hetchy Hechy water is very pure,the summers are about 78f..warm enough. Winters are sunny for the most part and by average.One University and one College in this small  More

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Over 10 years ago

convenient BART and bus if you have no  More

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