Cost of Living Calculator - Carbondale, Illinois vs Hayward, California


The cost of living in Hayward, California is 115.4% more expensive than Carbondale, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $107,682 in Hayward, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Carbondale, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Hayward, California is more expensive than Carbondale, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
590% more expensive in Hayward
than in Carbondale, Illinois
Carbondale, IL vs Hayward, CA
Compared to Carbondale, Hayward is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  115.4% 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
  16.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  445.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.0% lower
  Commute
  76.5% higher
  Health
  9.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  15.3% higher

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