Bozeman, Montana vs. Hayward, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Hayward, California is 34.2% more expensive than Bozeman, Montana.

You would need a salary of $40,271 in Hayward, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Bozeman, Montana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Hayward, California is more expensive than Bozeman, Montana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
23% more expensive in Hayward
than in Bozeman, Montana
Bozeman, MT vs. Hayward, CA
Compared to Bozeman, Hayward is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  34.2% 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
  2.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  52.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.5% higher
  Commute
  73.8% higher
  Health
  14.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  10.8% higher