Berwyn, IL vs Hayward, CA
Side-by-side comparison of housing, income, commute, safety, and quality of life.
Score Snapshot
No universal winner
Scores summarize the published model. Use the objective metric differences below and your own priorities to choose.
Berwyn
78.1
#194 nationally
Hayward
61.7
#1891 nationally
Berwyn leads in crime level (3.3 vs 13.1). Berwyn leads in cost of living index (106 vs 173). Hayward leads in median household income ($105,371 vs $71,300).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Berwyn, IL | Hayward, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 78.1 (#194) | 61.7 (#1891) |
| Population | 54,414 | 155,675 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $319,912 | $831,558 |
| Median Household Income | $71,300 | $105,371 |
| Average Commute | 30 min | 34.2 min |
| Walk Score | 75 | 57 |
| Crime Level | 3.3 | 13.1 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 106 | 173 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+42.0 | D+53.6 |
C+
78.1 Score
Berwyn, IL
Illinois community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$319,912
Population
54,414
Crime
Low
Walk Score
75
Midwest
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D-
61.7 Score
Hayward, CA
Mid-size California city with community character
Median Home
$831,558
Population
155,675
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
57
Pacific
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