Head-to-Head · City Comparison
Hayward, CA
VS
Miramar, FL
🏆 Miramar leads 12 of 19 categories
Hayward
California
7
wins
Cost of Living Index
118.2⚠ High
Median Household Income
$105,371 ✓ Higher
Violent Crime Index
126⚠ High
Population
160,602 ✓ Larger
Miramar
Florida
12
wins
Cost of Living Index
111.8⚠ High ✓ Cheaper
Median Household Income
$81,812
Violent Crime Index
—
Population
135,158
Pros & Cons
Auto-generated from official data — head-to-head differences and gaps vs the national average.
Hayward, CA
Pros
Households earn $23,559 more per year on average
Cooler summers — July highs near 75°F vs 91°F
Cons
Pricier housing — median home is $775,700
Violent crime (477.1/100k) is above the U.S. average of 380
Higher rents — median is $2,260/mo
Living costs are well above the U.S. average (index 118.2)
Miramar, FL
Pros
Homes cost $398k less ($378,200 vs $775,700)
Rent averages $420/mo less ($1,840 vs $2,260)
Stronger job market — unemployment is 1.5 pts lower (4.2%)
Commutes run 5 min shorter each way
Milder winters — January highs near 77°F vs 59°F
6% cheaper overall cost of living than Hayward
Cons
Median income trails Hayward by $23,559/yr
Living costs are well above the U.S. average (index 111.8)
Key Differences at a Glance
Hayward
Median Income
$23,559
$105,371 vs $81,812/yr
Miramar
Cost of Living
6% cheaper
COL index 111.8 vs 118.2 (100 = US avg)
Miramar
Median Home Value
$398k less
$378,200 vs $775,700
Miramar
Unemployment
1.5 pp lower
4.2% vs 5.7% unemployment
Miramar
Summer Heat
16.1°F warmer
July avg high 90.8°F vs 74.7°F
Full Data Comparison
| Metric | Hayward, CA | Miramar, FL |
|---|---|---|
| 💰 Cost of Living | ||
| Cost of Living Index National avg = 100 · lower = cheaper | 118.2⚠ High | 111.8⚠ High ✓ Cheaper |
| Median Home Value | $775,700⚠ High | $378,200⚠ High ✓ Lower |
| Median Monthly Rent | $2,260⚠ High | $1,840⚠ High ✓ Lower |
| 📈 Income & Economy | ||
| Median Household Income | $105,371 ✓ Higher | $81,812 |
| Unemployment Rate | 5.7%⚠ High | 4.2%⚠ High ✓ Lower |
| Avg Commute Minutes each way | 34.2 min⚠ High | 29.7 min⚠ High ✓ Shorter |
| Work From Home % | 11.3% ✓ Higher | 6.8% |
| 🔒 Safety | ||
| Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer · 60% violent / 40% property | 145⚠ High | — |
| Violent Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer | 126⚠ High | — |
| Property Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer | 174⚠ High | — |
| 🎓 Education | ||
| School Quality 100 = national avg · grad rate, staffing & attainment | C+ (88) | B- (91) ✓ Better |
| Student-Teacher Ratio Lower = smaller classes | 21.3:1 ✓ Smaller | 21.7:1 |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 31.5% ✓ Higher | 30.8% |
| High School or Higher | 82.6% | 91.2% ✓ Higher |
| School District Name only — no quality rating available | Hayward Unified | BROWARD |
| 🌤 Weather | ||
| Avg High — January | 59.3°F | 76.7°F ✓ Warmer |
| Avg High — July | 74.7°F | 90.8°F ✓ Warmer |
| Annual Precipitation | 16.0" ✓ Drier | 67.0" |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0" | 0.0" |
| 👥 Demographics | ||
| Population | 160,602 ✓ Larger | 135,158 |
| Median Age | 37.6 | 38.8 ✓ Older |
| Homeownership Rate | 56.5% | 69.4% ✓ Higher |
| Under 18 | 20.0% | 22.1% ✓ More |
| Over 65 | 13.2% ✓ More | 11.8% |
Frequently Asked Questions
Hayward's cost of living index is 118.2 vs Miramar's 111.8 (US average = 100).
Miramar is 6% less expensive overall.
Based on the 19 decided categories above, Miramar leads 12 of 19 categories. Hayward wins 7 and Miramar wins 12. 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 Miramar or relocating the other way, focus on the biggest gaps: housing ($775,700 vs $378,200 median home), income ($105,371 vs $81,812), safety, and schools — all covered in the full table above.
Hayward, CA and Miramar, FL are about 2,558 miles apart (straight-line distance). Driving distance will be longer depending on the route.