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


The cost of living in Ridgefield, New Jersey is 15.3% cheaper than Hayward, California.

You would need a salary of $81,287 in Ridgefield, New Jersey to maintain the standard of living you have in Hayward, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Ridgefield, New Jersey is cheaper than Hayward, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
20% cheaper in Ridgefield
than in Hayward, California
Hayward, CA vs Ridgefield, NJ
Compared to Hayward, Ridgefield is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  15.3% 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
  3.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  27.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  19.7% higher
  Commute
  13.7% higher
  Health
  16.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.4% higher

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