Brockton, MA vs Hayward, CA
Side-by-side comparison of housing, income, commute, safety, and quality of life.
Score Snapshot
No universal winner
Scores summarize the published model. Use the objective metric differences below and your own priorities to choose.
Brockton
62.7
#1828 nationally
Hayward
61.7
#1891 nationally
Hayward leads in median household income ($105,371 vs $74,016). Brockton leads in cost of living index (126 vs 173). Hayward leads in crime level (13.1 vs 16.4).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Brockton, MA | Hayward, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 62.7 (#1828) | 61.7 (#1891) |
| Population | 104,890 | 155,675 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $513,496 | $831,558 |
| Median Household Income | $74,016 | $105,371 |
| Average Commute | 31.3 min | 34.2 min |
| Walk Score | 51 | 57 |
| Crime Level | 16.4 | 13.1 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 126 | 173 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+8.8 | D+53.6 |
D-
62.7 Score
Brockton, MA
Mid-size Massachusetts city with community character
Median Home
$513,496
Population
104,890
Crime
High
Walk Score
51
Northeast
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D-
61.7 Score
Hayward, CA
Mid-size California city with community character
Median Home
$831,558
Population
155,675
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
57
Pacific
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