Cullman, AL 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.
Cullman
74
#641 nationally
Hayward
61.7
#1891 nationally
Cullman leads in crime level (5.9 vs 13.1). Cullman leads in cost of living index (91 vs 173). Hayward leads in median household income ($105,371 vs $59,982).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Cullman, AL | Hayward, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 74 (#641) | 61.7 (#1891) |
| Population | 19,913 | 155,675 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $264,322 | $831,558 |
| Median Household Income | $59,982 | $105,371 |
| Average Commute | 20.2 min | 34.2 min |
| Walk Score | N/A | 57 |
| Crime Level | 5.9 | 13.1 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 91 | 173 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+80.5 | D+53.6 |
Data coverage note: Cullman is missing data for 1 metric that Hayward has. Scores with less coverage are penalized — see our methodology.
C
74 Score
Cullman, AL
Small Alabama city with local appeal
Median Home
$264,322
Population
19,913
Crime
Moderate-Low
Median Income
$59,982
Southeast
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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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