Hayward, CA vs Stamford, CT
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.
Hayward
61.7
#1891 nationally
Stamford
68.1
#1350 nationally
Stamford leads in cost of living index (138 vs 173). Stamford leads in average commute (28.4 min vs 34.2 min). Hayward leads in median household income ($105,371 vs $99,654).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Hayward, CA | Stamford, CT |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 61.7 (#1891) | 68.1 (#1350) |
| Population | 155,675 | 135,892 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $831,558 | $728,197 |
| Median Household Income | $105,371 | $99,654 |
| Average Commute | 34.2 min | 28.4 min |
| Walk Score | 57 | 57 |
| Crime Level | 13.1 | Moderate-Low |
| School Rating | N/A | 7.2 |
| Cost of Living Index | 173 | 138 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+53.6 | N/A |
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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D+
68.1 Score
Stamford, CT
Corporate headquarters with urban revival
Median Home
$728,197
Population
135,892
Crime
Moderate-Low
Schools
B
Northeast
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