Decatur, Illinois vs. Hayward, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Hayward, California is 145.5% more expensive than Decatur, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $171,883 in Hayward, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Decatur, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Hayward, California is more expensive than Decatur, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
862% more expensive in Hayward
than in Decatur, Illinois
Decatur, IL vs. Hayward, CA
Compared to Decatur, Hayward is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  145.5% 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
  21.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  963.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.5% lower
  Commute
  77.0% higher
  Health
  5.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  22.7% higher