Head-to-Head · City Comparison
Hayward, CA
VS
Lewisville, TX
🏆 Lewisville leads 15 of 23 categories
Hayward
California
8
wins
Cost of Living Index
118.2⚠ High
Median Household Income
$105,371 ✓ Higher
Violent Crime Index
126⚠ High
Population
160,602 ✓ Larger
Lewisville
Texas
15
wins
Cost of Living Index
103.3⚠ High ✓ Cheaper
Median Household Income
$82,006
Violent Crime Index
49 ✓ Safer
Population
125,028
Pros & Cons
Auto-generated from official data — head-to-head differences and gaps vs the national average.
Hayward, CA
Pros
Households earn $23,365 more per year on average
Cooler summers — July highs near 75°F vs 95°F
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)
Lewisville, TX
Pros
Homes cost $447k less ($328,300 vs $775,700)
Rent averages $805/mo less ($1,455 vs $2,260)
61% less violent crime than Hayward
Violent crime is well below the national average (187.4 vs 380/100k)
Stronger job market — unemployment is 1.9 pts lower (3.8%)
Commutes run 9 min shorter each way
Cons
Median income trails Hayward by $23,365/yr
Key Differences at a Glance
Hayward
Median Income
$23,365
$105,371 vs $82,006/yr
Lewisville
Cost of Living
15% cheaper
COL index 103.3 vs 118.2 (100 = US avg)
Lewisville
Violent Crime
61% lower
187.4 vs 477.1 per 100k
Lewisville
Median Home Value
$447k less
$328,300 vs $775,700
Lewisville
Unemployment
1.9 pp lower
3.8% vs 5.7% unemployment
Lewisville
Summer Heat
20.6°F warmer
July avg high 95.3°F vs 74.7°F
Full Data Comparison
| Metric | Hayward, CA | Lewisville, TX |
|---|---|---|
| 💰 Cost of Living | ||
| Cost of Living Index National avg = 100 · lower = cheaper | 118.2⚠ High | 103.3⚠ High ✓ Cheaper |
| Median Home Value | $775,700⚠ High | $328,300⚠ High ✓ Lower |
| Median Monthly Rent | $2,260⚠ High | $1,455⚠ High ✓ Lower |
| 📈 Income & Economy | ||
| Median Household Income | $105,371 ✓ Higher | $82,006 |
| Unemployment Rate | 5.7%⚠ High | 3.8%⚠ High ✓ Lower |
| Avg Commute Minutes each way | 34.2 min⚠ High | 25.0 min ✓ Shorter |
| Work From Home % | 11.3% | 13.9% ✓ Higher |
| 🔒 Safety | ||
| Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer · 60% violent / 40% property | 145⚠ High | 58 ✓ Safer |
| Violent Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer | 126⚠ High | 49 ✓ Safer |
| Property Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer | 174⚠ High | 72 ✓ Safer |
| 🎓 Education | ||
| School Quality 100 = national avg · grad rate, staffing & attainment | C+ (88) | A- (116) ✓ Better |
| Student-Teacher Ratio Lower = smaller classes | 21.3:1 | 13.5:1 ✓ Smaller |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 31.5% | 40.1% ✓ Higher |
| High School or Higher | 82.6% | 89.5% ✓ Higher |
| School District Name only — no quality rating available | Hayward Unified | LEWISVILLE ISD |
| 🌤 Weather | ||
| Avg High — January | 59.3°F ✓ Warmer | 55.7°F |
| Avg High — July | 74.7°F | 95.3°F ✓ Warmer |
| Annual Precipitation | 16.0" ✓ Drier | 36.5" |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0" ✓ Less | 0.1" |
| 👥 Demographics | ||
| Population | 160,602 ✓ Larger | 125,028 |
| Median Age | 37.6 ✓ Older | 34.2 |
| Homeownership Rate | 56.5% ✓ Higher | 45.2% |
| Under 18 | 20.0% | 23.9% ✓ More |
| Over 65 | 13.2% ✓ More | 9.0% |
Frequently Asked Questions
Hayward's cost of living index is 118.2 vs Lewisville's 103.3 (US average = 100).
Lewisville is 15% less expensive overall.
Based on the 23 decided categories above, Lewisville leads 15 of 23 categories. Hayward wins 8 and Lewisville wins 15. 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 Hayward to Lewisville or relocating the other way, focus on the biggest gaps: housing ($775,700 vs $328,300 median home), income ($105,371 vs $82,006), safety, and schools — all covered in the full table above.
Hayward, CA and Lewisville, TX are about 1,447 miles apart (straight-line distance). Driving distance will be longer depending on the route.