For most of us, living in these high end Hayward neighborhoods may be well beyond our means, as these neighborhoods include some of the highest real estate and rental prices in California. Listed below are the most expensive neighborhoods in Hayward for 2026, sorted by overall cost of living which includes: groceries, goods and services, real estate and rent prices. In case you’re wondering, the cost of living average for all cities across the nation is 100.

Population 7,706
14%
Cost of Living Index 198 vs 173
14% higher than Hayward
Population 10,004
7%
Cost of Living Index 185 vs 173
7% higher than Hayward
Population 7,261
2%
Cost of Living Index 176 vs 173
2% higher than Hayward
Population 6,953
1%
Cost of Living Index 174 vs 173
1% higher than Hayward
Population 6,626
0%
Cost of Living Index 172 vs 173
equal to Hayward
Population 8,179
0%
Cost of Living Index 172 vs 173
equal to Hayward
Population 4,778
-1%
Cost of Living Index 172 vs 173
1% lower than Hayward
Population 8,253
-1%
Cost of Living Index 172 vs 173
1% lower than Hayward
Population 13,621
-1%
Cost of Living Index 170 vs 173
1% lower than Hayward
Population 8,442
-2%
Cost of Living Index 170 vs 173
2% lower than Hayward
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