Head-to-Head · City Comparison
Everett, WA
VS
Hayward, CA
🏆 Everett leads 13 of 23 categories
Everett
Washington
13
wins
Cost of Living Index
113.0⚠ High ✓ Cheaper
Median Household Income
$77,806
Violent Crime Index
70 ✓ Safer
Population
110,847
Hayward
California
10
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.
Everett, WA
Pros
Homes cost $305k less ($471,200 vs $775,700)
44% less violent crime than Hayward
Rent averages $649/mo less ($1,611 vs $2,260)
Violent crime is well below the national average (265.1 vs 380/100k)
Commutes run 7 min shorter each way
5% cheaper overall cost of living than Hayward
Cons
Median income trails Hayward by $27,565/yr
Living costs are well above the U.S. average (index 113.0)
Property crime (3219.0/100k) runs high vs the U.S. average
Hayward, CA
Pros
Households earn $27,565 more per year on average
Milder winters — January highs near 59°F vs 48°F
More college-educated — 31.5% hold a bachelor's or higher
Cons
Pricier housing — median home is $775,700
Higher rents — median is $2,260/mo
Violent crime (477.1/100k) is above the U.S. average of 380
Living costs are well above the U.S. average (index 118.2)
Key Differences at a Glance
Everett
Cost of Living
5% cheaper
COL index 113.0 vs 118.2 (100 = US avg)
Everett
Violent Crime
44% lower
265.1 vs 477.1 per 100k
Everett
Median Home Value
$305k less
$471,200 vs $775,700
Hayward
Median Income
$27,565
$105,371 vs $77,806/yr
Full Data Comparison
| Metric | Everett, WA | Hayward, CA |
|---|---|---|
| 💰 Cost of Living | ||
| Cost of Living Index National avg = 100 · lower = cheaper | 113.0⚠ High ✓ Cheaper | 118.2⚠ High |
| Median Home Value | $471,200⚠ High ✓ Lower | $775,700⚠ High |
| Median Monthly Rent | $1,611⚠ High ✓ Lower | $2,260⚠ High |
| 📈 Income & Economy | ||
| Median Household Income | $77,806 | $105,371 ✓ Higher |
| Unemployment Rate | 5.8%⚠ High | 5.7%⚠ High ✓ Lower |
| Avg Commute Minutes each way | 26.9 min ✓ Shorter | 34.2 min⚠ High |
| Work From Home % | 10.9% | 11.3% ✓ Higher |
| 🔒 Safety | ||
| Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer · 60% violent / 40% property | 103⚠ High ✓ Safer | 145⚠ High |
| Violent Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer | 70 ✓ Safer | 126⚠ High |
| Property Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer | 153⚠ High ✓ Safer | 174⚠ High |
| 🎓 Education | ||
| School Quality 100 = national avg · grad rate, staffing & attainment | B- (91) ✓ Better | C+ (88) |
| Student-Teacher Ratio Lower = smaller classes | 19.1:1 ✓ Smaller | 21.3:1 |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 26.9% | 31.5% ✓ Higher |
| High School or Higher | 88.6% ✓ Higher | 82.6% |
| School District Name only — no quality rating available | Everett School District | Hayward Unified |
| 🌤 Weather | ||
| Avg High — January | 47.9°F | 59.3°F ✓ Warmer |
| Avg High — July | 74.8°F ✓ Warmer | 74.7°F |
| Annual Precipitation | 40.2" | 16.0" ✓ Drier |
| Annual Snowfall | 3.0" | 0.0" ✓ Less |
| 👥 Demographics | ||
| Population | 110,847 | 160,602 ✓ Larger |
| Median Age | 36.4 | 37.6 ✓ Older |
| Homeownership Rate | 48.5% | 56.5% ✓ Higher |
| Under 18 | 20.3% ✓ More | 20.0% |
| Over 65 | 14.3% ✓ More | 13.2% |
Frequently Asked Questions
Everett's cost of living index is 113.0 vs Hayward's 118.2 (US average = 100).
Everett is 5% less expensive overall.
Based on the 23 decided categories above, Everett leads 13 of 23 categories. Everett wins 13 and Hayward wins 10. 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 Everett to Hayward or relocating the other way, focus on the biggest gaps: housing ($471,200 vs $775,700 median home), income ($77,806 vs $105,371), safety, and schools — all covered in the full table above.
Everett, WA and Hayward, CA are about 714 miles apart (straight-line distance). Driving distance will be longer depending on the route.