Head-to-Head · City Comparison
Hayward, CA
VS
Sunrise, FL
🏆 Sunrise leads 11 of 19 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
Sunrise
Florida
11
wins
Cost of Living Index
111.8⚠ High ✓ Cheaper
Median Household Income
$66,001
Violent Crime Index
—
Population
96,510
Pros & Cons
Auto-generated from official data — head-to-head differences and gaps vs the national average.
Hayward, CA
Pros
Households earn $39,370 more per year on average
Stronger job market — unemployment is 0.8 pts lower (5.7%)
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)
Sunrise, FL
Pros
Homes cost $480k less ($296,100 vs $775,700)
Rent averages $414/mo less ($1,846 vs $2,260)
Commutes run 7 min shorter each way
Milder winters — January highs near 76°F vs 59°F
6% cheaper overall cost of living than Hayward
Cons
Median income trails Hayward by $39,370/yr
Living costs are well above the U.S. average (index 111.8)
Higher unemployment (6.5% vs 5.7%)
Key Differences at a Glance
Hayward
Median Income
$39,370
$105,371 vs $66,001/yr
Hayward
Unemployment
0.8 pp lower
5.7% vs 6.5% unemployment
Sunrise
Cost of Living
6% cheaper
COL index 111.8 vs 118.2 (100 = US avg)
Sunrise
Median Home Value
$480k less
$296,100 vs $775,700
Sunrise
Summer Heat
16.4°F warmer
July avg high 91.1°F vs 74.7°F
Full Data Comparison
| Metric | Hayward, CA | Sunrise, 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 | $296,100 ✓ Lower |
| Median Monthly Rent | $2,260⚠ High | $1,846⚠ High ✓ Lower |
| 📈 Income & Economy | ||
| Median Household Income | $105,371 ✓ Higher | $66,001 |
| Unemployment Rate | 5.7%⚠ High ✓ Lower | 6.5%⚠ High |
| Avg Commute Minutes each way | 34.2 min⚠ High | 27.2 min ✓ Shorter |
| Work From Home % | 11.3% ✓ Higher | 10.0% |
| 🔒 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 | 31.1% |
| High School or Higher | 82.6% | 91.0% ✓ Higher |
| School District Name only — no quality rating available | Hayward Unified | BROWARD |
| 🌤 Weather | ||
| Avg High — January | 59.3°F | 76.2°F ✓ Warmer |
| Avg High — July | 74.7°F | 91.1°F ✓ Warmer |
| Annual Precipitation | 16.0" ✓ Drier | 67.9" |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0" | 0.0" |
| 👥 Demographics | ||
| Population | 160,602 ✓ Larger | 96,510 |
| Median Age | 37.6 | 42.3 ✓ Older |
| Homeownership Rate | 56.5% | 69.6% ✓ Higher |
| Under 18 | 20.0% ✓ More | 19.6% |
| Over 65 | 13.2% | 19.8% ✓ More |
Frequently Asked Questions
Hayward's cost of living index is 118.2 vs Sunrise's 111.8 (US average = 100).
Sunrise is 6% less expensive overall.
Based on the 19 decided categories above, Sunrise leads 11 of 19 categories. Hayward wins 8 and Sunrise wins 11. 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 Sunrise or relocating the other way, focus on the biggest gaps: housing ($775,700 vs $296,100 median home), income ($105,371 vs $66,001), safety, and schools — all covered in the full table above.
Hayward, CA and Sunrise, FL are about 2,555 miles apart (straight-line distance). Driving distance will be longer depending on the route.