Head-to-Head · City Comparison
Hayward, CA
VS
Norman, OK
🏆 Norman leads 13 of 23 categories
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
Norman
Oklahoma
13
wins
Cost of Living Index
91.0 ✓ Cheaper
Median Household Income
$62,849
Violent Crime Index
68 ✓ Safer
Population
127,701
Pros & Cons
Auto-generated from official data — head-to-head differences and gaps vs the national average.
Hayward, CA
Pros
Households earn $42,522 more per year on average
Cooler summers — July highs near 75°F vs 93°F
Milder winters — January highs near 59°F vs 50°F
Cons
Pricier housing — median home is $775,700
Higher rents — median is $2,260/mo
Cost of living runs 27% higher than Norman
Violent crime (477.1/100k) is above the U.S. average of 380
Norman, OK
Pros
Homes cost $551k less ($224,900 vs $775,700)
Rent averages $1256/mo less ($1,004 vs $2,260)
45% less violent crime than Hayward
27% cheaper overall cost of living than Hayward
Violent crime is well below the national average (260.2 vs 380/100k)
Commutes run 12 min shorter each way
Cons
Median income trails Hayward by $42,522/yr
Key Differences at a Glance
Hayward
Median Income
$42,522
$105,371 vs $62,849/yr
Norman
Cost of Living
27% cheaper
COL index 91.0 vs 118.2 (100 = US avg)
Norman
Violent Crime
45% lower
260.2 vs 477.1 per 100k
Norman
Median Home Value
$551k less
$224,900 vs $775,700
Norman
Summer Heat
17.8°F warmer
July avg high 92.5°F vs 74.7°F
Full Data Comparison
| Metric | Hayward, CA | Norman, OK |
|---|---|---|
| 💰 Cost of Living | ||
| Cost of Living Index National avg = 100 · lower = cheaper | 118.2⚠ High | 91.0 ✓ Cheaper |
| Median Home Value | $775,700⚠ High | $224,900 ✓ Lower |
| Median Monthly Rent | $2,260⚠ High | $1,004 ✓ Lower |
| 📈 Income & Economy | ||
| Median Household Income | $105,371 ✓ Higher | $62,849 |
| Unemployment Rate | 5.7%⚠ High ✓ Lower | 5.8%⚠ High |
| Avg Commute Minutes each way | 34.2 min⚠ High | 22.6 min ✓ Shorter |
| Work From Home % | 11.3% ✓ Higher | 9.3% |
| 🔒 Safety | ||
| Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer · 60% violent / 40% property | 145⚠ High | 84 ✓ Safer |
| Violent Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer | 126⚠ High | 68 ✓ Safer |
| Property Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer | 174⚠ High | 108⚠ High ✓ Safer |
| 🎓 Education | ||
| School Quality 100 = national avg · grad rate, staffing & attainment | C+ (88) | B+ (104) ✓ Better |
| Student-Teacher Ratio Lower = smaller classes | 21.3:1 | 16.6:1 ✓ Smaller |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 31.5% | 45.6% ✓ Higher |
| High School or Higher | 82.6% | 94.0% ✓ Higher |
| School District Name only — no quality rating available | Hayward Unified | NORMAN |
| 🌤 Weather | ||
| Avg High — January | 59.3°F ✓ Warmer | 49.9°F |
| Avg High — July | 74.7°F | 92.5°F ✓ Warmer |
| Annual Precipitation | 16.0" ✓ Drier | 37.6" |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0" ✓ Less | 4.1" |
| 👥 Demographics | ||
| Population | 160,602 ✓ Larger | 127,701 |
| Median Age | 37.6 ✓ Older | 31.0 |
| Homeownership Rate | 56.5% ✓ Higher | 52.4% |
| Under 18 | 20.0% ✓ More | 18.1% |
| Over 65 | 13.2% | 13.4% ✓ More |
Frequently Asked Questions
Hayward's cost of living index is 118.2 vs Norman's 91.0 (US average = 100).
Norman is 27% less expensive overall.
Based on the 23 decided categories above, Norman leads 13 of 23 categories. Hayward wins 10 and Norman wins 13. 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 Norman or relocating the other way, focus on the biggest gaps: housing ($775,700 vs $224,900 median home), income ($105,371 vs $62,849), safety, and schools — all covered in the full table above.
Hayward, CA and Norman, OK are about 1,382 miles apart (straight-line distance). Driving distance will be longer depending on the route.