Livingston, New Jersey vs. Hayward, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Hayward, California is 7.5% more expensive than Livingston, New Jersey.

You would need a salary of $107,545 in Hayward, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Livingston, New Jersey.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Hayward, California is more expensive than Livingston, New Jersey
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
9% more expensive in Hayward
than in Livingston, New Jersey
Livingston, NJ vs. Hayward, CA
Compared to Livingston, Hayward is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  7.5% 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
  1.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  10.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  11.5% lower
  Commute
  13.8% lower
  Health
  17.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.6% lower