Hayward, CA Cost Of Living
Hayward's Overall Cost Of Living
Higher Than The National Average
In California
In America
What is the cost of living in Hayward, CA?
According to the most recent data on the cost of living, Hayward has an overall cost of living index of 150 which is 1.5x higher than the national index of 100.
Compared to only California, Hayward has a cost of living index that's 1.1x higher than California's index of 140.
The standard of living in Hayward ranks as #5,846 most affordable out of the 6,418 places we measured in California. By definition, that implies Hayward ranks as the #573 most expensive place in the Golden State.
Hayward Cost Of Living Vs. California
| Living Expense | Hayward | California | National Average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 150 | 140 | 100 | |
| Services | 116 | 112 | 100 | |
| Groceries | 134 | 113 | 100 | |
| Health | 125 | 115 | 100 | |
| Housing | 199 | 198 | 100 | |
| Transportation | 145 | 134 | 100 | |
| Utilities | 136 | 126 | 100 | |
Hayward, CA Housing Cost Breakdown
Housing swings affordability the most between places in California, so we broke down the statistics around housing costs into more detail. It's also important to consider median household incomes to make apples-to-apples comparisons across locations.
Home and income come data comes from the most recent US Census ACS 2014-2018.
Median Home Value
Median Rent
Median Income
| Statistic | Hayward | California | United States |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $622,700 | $538,500 | $229,800 |
| Median Rent | $1,914 | $1,586 | $1,096 |
| Median Income | $91,490 | $78,672 | $64,994 |
| Home Value To Income | 6.8x | 6.8x | 3.5x |
| Rent To Monthly Income | 0.25x | 0.24x | 0.2x |
Detailed Hayward Services Costs Vs. California
| Item | Hayward | California |
|---|---|---|
| Shampoo | $1.39 | $1.06 |
| Movie | $13.23 | $10.68 |
| Bowling | $19.56 | $14.67 |
Detailed Hayward Groceries Costs Vs. California
| Item | Hayward | California |
|---|---|---|
| Ground Beef | $3.73 | $4.22 |
| Fried Chicken | $1.89 | $1.39 |
| Milk | $2.87 | $2.05 |
Detailed Hayward Health Costs Vs. California
| Item | Hayward | California |
|---|---|---|
| Haircut | $19.39 | $18.62 |
| Beauty Salon | $67.86 | $39.05 |
| Toothpaste | $3.07 | $2.34 |
Detailed Hayward Transportation Costs Vs. California
| Item | Hayward | California |
|---|---|---|
| Potatoes | $3.35 | $3.29 |
| Pizza | $12.66 | $10.62 |
| Beer | $10.57 | $9.38 |
| Optometrist | $136.92 | $108.57 |
| Doctor | $146.83 | $116.17 |
| Dentist | $133.38 | $99.13 |
Detailed Hayward Utilities Costs Vs. California
| Item | Hayward | California |
|---|---|---|
| Gasoline | $3.38 | $2.22 |
| Tire Balancing | $62.03 | $50.07 |
| All Electricity | $269.4 | $167.67 |
| Phone | $187.26 | $175.64 |
Hayward SnackAbility
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Cost Of Living In Cities Around Hayward
| City | Population | Cost Of Living | Vs. Hayward |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sunnyvale, CA | 152,569 | 204 | 1.4x |
| San Mateo, CA | 103,619 | 205 | 1.4x |
| San Leandro, CA | 90,489 | 150 | 1.0x |
| San Ramon, CA | 81,344 | 201 | 1.3x |
| Pleasanton, CA | 79,975 | 203 | 1.4x |
| Castro Valley, CA | 64,392 | 171 | 1.1x |
| Newark, CA | 48,148 | 168 | 1.1x |
| San Bruno, CA | 44,663 | 184 | 1.2x |
| Los Altos, CA | 30,878 | 340 | 2.3x |
| San Lorenzo, CA | 30,117 | 151 | 1.0x |
