Hayward, California vs. Champaign, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Champaign, Illinois is 52.9% cheaper than Hayward, California.

You would need a salary of $47,087 in Champaign, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Hayward, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Champaign, Illinois is cheaper than Hayward, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
76% cheaper in Champaign
than in Hayward, California
Hayward, CA vs. Champaign, IL
Compared to Hayward, Champaign is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  52.9% lower
      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
  14.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  78.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.8% higher
  Commute
  44.0% lower
  Health
  4.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  13.9% lower