Zip 94544 (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 (zip 94544), 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.

Zip 94544 (Hayward, CA)

Housing costs in Hayward?
A typical home costs $777,000, which is 129.8% more expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 5.9% more expensive than the average California home, at $733,500. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Hayward costs $2,230 per month, which is 3.7% more than the national average of $2,150 and 22.0% cheaper than the state average of $2,720.

Can I afford Hayward?
To live comfortably in Hayward (zip 94544), California, a minimum annual income of $149,040 for a family, and $72,800 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Hayward?
The cost of living in Hayward, CA 94544 is 162.6, which is much higher than the US average cost of living of 100. This is reflected in the house median value of $777,000 which is much higher than the US average house value of $338,100. This makes Hayward one of the more expensive areas to live in California and while it does come with a higher cost, it also offers many amenities and attractions that make it worth the price.
   Cost of living score
     CategoriesHaywardCaliforniaUnited States
  195.5149.9100.0
  110.3105.1100
  116.898.3100.0
  271.6234.8100.0
  $777,000$733,500$338,100
  92.5%102.4%100.0%
  123.6133.1100.0
  159.3118.7100.0

   100=National Average

   Average Rent by Bedroom Size
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