Branchburg, New Jersey vs. Hayward, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Hayward, California is 20.9% more expensive than Branchburg, New Jersey.

You would need a salary of $72,552 in Hayward, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Branchburg, New Jersey.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Hayward, California is more expensive than Branchburg, New Jersey
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
40% more expensive in Hayward
than in Branchburg, New Jersey
Branchburg, NJ vs. Hayward, CA
Compared to Branchburg, Hayward is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  20.9% 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
  3.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  43.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  12.1% lower
  Commute
  14.0% lower
  Health
  19.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.3% lower