Hackensack, NJ 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.

Hackensack

70.1

#1135 nationally

vs

Hayward

61.7

#1891 nationally

Hackensack leads in crime level (6.8 vs 13.1). Hackensack leads in cost of living index (126 vs 173). Hayward leads in median household income ($105,371 vs $79,133).

Metric-by-Metric Breakdown

Metric Hackensack, NJ Hayward, CA
WhereAtHome Score 70.1 (#1135) 61.7 (#1891)
Population 45,736 155,675
Typical Home Value (ZHVI) $473,422 $831,558
Median Household Income $79,133 $105,371
Average Commute 29.1 min 34.2 min
Walk Score 73 57
Crime Level 6.8 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+3.4 D+53.6