Longmont, Colorado vs. Hayward, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Hayward, California is 39.8% more expensive than Longmont, Colorado.

You would need a salary of $139,817 in Hayward, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Longmont, Colorado.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Hayward, California is more expensive than Longmont, Colorado
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
49% more expensive in Hayward
than in Longmont, Colorado
Longmont, CO vs. Hayward, CA
Compared to Longmont, Hayward is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  39.8% 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
  9.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  66.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.8% lower
  Commute
  33.9% higher
  Health
  36.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.6% higher