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


The cost of living in Hayward, California is 36.5% more expensive than Evanston, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $102,396 in Hayward, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Evanston, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Hayward, California is more expensive than Evanston, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
88% more expensive in Hayward
than in Evanston, Illinois
Evanston, IL vs Hayward, CA
Compared to Evanston, Hayward is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  36.5% 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
  9.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  98.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.6% lower
  Commute
  3.6% lower
  Health
  32.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.6% higher

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