Maywood, New Jersey vs. Hayward, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Hayward, California is 29.1% more expensive than Maywood, New Jersey.

You would need a salary of $116,178 in Hayward, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Maywood, New Jersey.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Hayward, California is more expensive than Maywood, New Jersey
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
49% more expensive in Hayward
than in Maywood, New Jersey
Maywood, NJ vs. Hayward, CA
Compared to Maywood, Hayward is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  29.1% 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
  4.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  68.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  18.7% lower
  Commute
  7.3% lower
  Health
  19.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.2% lower