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


The cost of living in Hayward, California is 38.4% more expensive than Linden, New Jersey.

You would need a salary of $103,830 in Hayward, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Linden, New Jersey.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Hayward, California is more expensive than Linden, New Jersey
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
90% more expensive in Hayward
than in Linden, New Jersey
Linden, NJ vs Hayward, CA
Compared to Linden, Hayward is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  38.4% 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
  6.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  139.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  19.6% lower
  Commute
  13.1% lower
  Health
  19.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.6% higher

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