Head-to-Head · City Comparison
Edmond, OK
VS
Hayward, CA
🏆 Edmond leads 17 of 23 categories
Edmond
Oklahoma
17
wins
Cost of Living Index
91.0 ✓ Cheaper
Median Household Income
$96,389
Violent Crime Index
43 ✓ Safer
Population
94,503
Hayward
California
6
wins
Cost of Living Index
118.2⚠ High
Median Household Income
$105,371 ✓ Higher
Violent Crime Index
126⚠ High
Population
160,602 ✓ Larger
Pros & Cons
Auto-generated from official data — head-to-head differences and gaps vs the national average.
Edmond, OK
Pros
Homes cost $471k less ($304,700 vs $775,700)
Rent averages $1003/mo less ($1,257 vs $2,260)
65% less violent crime than Hayward
27% cheaper overall cost of living than Hayward
Stronger job market — unemployment is 2.2 pts lower (3.5%)
Violent crime is well below the national average (165.2 vs 380/100k)
Cons
Median income trails Hayward by $8,982/yr
Hayward, CA
Pros
Cooler summers — July highs near 75°F vs 93°F
Households earn $8,982 more per year on average
Milder winters — January highs near 59°F vs 49°F
Cons
Pricier housing — median home is $775,700
Higher rents — median is $2,260/mo
Cost of living runs 27% higher than Edmond
Violent crime (477.1/100k) is above the U.S. average of 380
Key Differences at a Glance
Edmond
Cost of Living
27% cheaper
COL index 91.0 vs 118.2 (100 = US avg)
Edmond
Violent Crime
65% lower
165.2 vs 477.1 per 100k
Edmond
Median Home Value
$471k less
$304,700 vs $775,700
Edmond
Unemployment
2.2 pp lower
3.5% vs 5.7% unemployment
Edmond
Summer Heat
18.6°F warmer
July avg high 93.3°F vs 74.7°F
Hayward
Median Income
$8,982
$105,371 vs $96,389/yr
Full Data Comparison
| Metric | Edmond, OK | Hayward, CA |
|---|---|---|
| 💰 Cost of Living | ||
| Cost of Living Index National avg = 100 · lower = cheaper | 91.0 ✓ Cheaper | 118.2⚠ High |
| Median Home Value | $304,700 ✓ Lower | $775,700⚠ High |
| Median Monthly Rent | $1,257 ✓ Lower | $2,260⚠ High |
| 📈 Income & Economy | ||
| Median Household Income | $96,389 | $105,371 ✓ Higher |
| Unemployment Rate | 3.5% ✓ Lower | 5.7%⚠ High |
| Avg Commute Minutes each way | 23.3 min ✓ Shorter | 34.2 min⚠ High |
| Work From Home % | 11.4% ✓ Higher | 11.3% |
| 🔒 Safety | ||
| Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer · 60% violent / 40% property | 52 ✓ Safer | 145⚠ High |
| Violent Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer | 43 ✓ Safer | 126⚠ High |
| Property Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer | 65 ✓ Safer | 174⚠ High |
| 🎓 Education | ||
| School Quality 100 = national avg · grad rate, staffing & attainment | A- (116) ✓ Better | C+ (88) |
| Student-Teacher Ratio Lower = smaller classes | 17.2:1 ✓ Smaller | 21.3:1 |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 55.0% ✓ Higher | 31.5% |
| High School or Higher | 96.8% ✓ Higher | 82.6% |
| School District Name only — no quality rating available | EDMOND | Hayward Unified |
| 🌤 Weather | ||
| Avg High — January | 48.9°F | 59.3°F ✓ Warmer |
| Avg High — July | 93.3°F ✓ Warmer | 74.7°F |
| Annual Precipitation | 34.9" | 16.0" ✓ Drier |
| Annual Snowfall | 2.5" | 0.0" ✓ Less |
| 👥 Demographics | ||
| Population | 94,503 | 160,602 ✓ Larger |
| Median Age | 37.3 | 37.6 ✓ Older |
| Homeownership Rate | 70.3% ✓ Higher | 56.5% |
| Under 18 | 25.2% ✓ More | 20.0% |
| Over 65 | 15.1% ✓ More | 13.2% |
Frequently Asked Questions
Edmond's cost of living index is 91.0 vs Hayward's 118.2 (US average = 100).
Edmond is 27% less expensive overall.
Based on the 23 decided categories above, Edmond leads 17 of 23 categories. Edmond wins 17 and Hayward wins 6. The right choice depends on your priorities — use the Pros & Cons and full table above to weigh what matters to you.
Whether you're moving from Edmond to Hayward or relocating the other way, focus on the biggest gaps: housing ($304,700 vs $775,700 median home), income ($96,389 vs $105,371), safety, and schools — all covered in the full table above.
Edmond, OK and Hayward, CA are about 1,371 miles apart (straight-line distance). Driving distance will be longer depending on the route.