Cost of Living Calculator - Hayward, California vs Jersey City, New Jersey


The cost of living in Jersey City, New Jersey is 14.1% cheaper than Hayward, California.

You would need a salary of $81,558 in Jersey City, New Jersey to maintain the standard of living you have in Hayward, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Jersey City, New Jersey is cheaper than Hayward, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
31% cheaper in Jersey City
than in Hayward, California
Hayward, CA vs Jersey City, NJ
Compared to Hayward, Jersey City is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  14.1% lower
      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
  2.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  26.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  21.0% higher
  Commute
  24.1% higher
  Health
  14.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.4% lower

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