Head-to-Head · City Comparison
Hayward, CA
VS
Spring Hill, FL
🏆 Spring Hill leads 12 of 18 categories
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
Spring Hill
Florida
12
wins
Cost of Living Index
103.4⚠ High ✓ Cheaper
Median Household Income
$61,588
Violent Crime Index
—
Population
116,882
Pros & Cons
Auto-generated from official data — head-to-head differences and gaps vs the national average.
Hayward, CA
Pros
Households earn $43,783 more per year on average
Stronger job market — unemployment is 0.7 pts lower (5.7%)
More college-educated — 31.5% hold a bachelor's or higher
Cooler summers — July highs near 75°F vs 92°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)
Spring Hill, FL
Pros
Homes cost $554k less ($221,500 vs $775,700)
Rent averages $1037/mo less ($1,223 vs $2,260)
15% cheaper overall cost of living than Hayward
Commutes run 5 min shorter each way
Milder winters — January highs near 72°F vs 59°F
Smaller class sizes — 17.7:1 student-teacher ratio
Cons
Median income trails Hayward by $43,783/yr
Higher unemployment (6.4% vs 5.7%)
Key Differences at a Glance
Hayward
Median Income
$43,783
$105,371 vs $61,588/yr
Hayward
Unemployment
0.7 pp lower
5.7% vs 6.4% unemployment
Spring Hill
Cost of Living
15% cheaper
COL index 103.4 vs 118.2 (100 = US avg)
Spring Hill
Median Home Value
$554k less
$221,500 vs $775,700
Spring Hill
Summer Heat
17.0°F warmer
July avg high 91.7°F vs 74.7°F
Full Data Comparison
| Metric | Hayward, CA | Spring Hill, FL |
|---|---|---|
| 💰 Cost of Living | ||
| Cost of Living Index National avg = 100 · lower = cheaper | 118.2⚠ High | 103.4⚠ High ✓ Cheaper |
| Median Home Value | $775,700⚠ High | $221,500 ✓ Lower |
| Median Monthly Rent | $2,260⚠ High | $1,223 ✓ Lower |
| 📈 Income & Economy | ||
| Median Household Income | $105,371 ✓ Higher | $61,588 |
| Unemployment Rate | 5.7%⚠ High ✓ Lower | 6.4%⚠ High |
| Avg Commute Minutes each way | 34.2 min⚠ High | 29.0 min⚠ High ✓ Shorter |
| Work From Home % | 11.3% ✓ Higher | 10.9% |
| 🔒 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) | C+ (88) |
| Student-Teacher Ratio Lower = smaller classes | 21.3:1 | 17.7:1 ✓ Smaller |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 31.5% ✓ Higher | 19.2% |
| High School or Higher | 82.6% | 89.6% ✓ Higher |
| School District Name only — no quality rating available | Hayward Unified | HERNANDO |
| 🌤 Weather | ||
| Avg High — January | 59.3°F | 71.6°F ✓ Warmer |
| Avg High — July | 74.7°F | 91.7°F ✓ Warmer |
| Annual Precipitation | 16.0" ✓ Drier | 56.5" |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0" | 0.0" |
| 👥 Demographics | ||
| Population | 160,602 ✓ Larger | 116,882 |
| Median Age | 37.6 | 43.2 ✓ Older |
| Homeownership Rate | 56.5% | 77.9% ✓ Higher |
| Under 18 | 20.0% | 20.2% ✓ More |
| Over 65 | 13.2% | 22.8% ✓ More |
Frequently Asked Questions
Hayward's cost of living index is 118.2 vs Spring Hill's 103.4 (US average = 100).
Spring Hill is 15% less expensive overall.
Based on the 18 decided categories above, Spring Hill leads 12 of 18 categories. Hayward wins 6 and Spring Hill 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 Spring Hill or relocating the other way, focus on the biggest gaps: housing ($775,700 vs $221,500 median home), income ($105,371 vs $61,588), safety, and schools — all covered in the full table above.
Hayward, CA and Spring Hill, FL are about 2,359 miles apart (straight-line distance). Driving distance will be longer depending on the route.