Hayward, CA vs Indianapolis, IN
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.
Hayward
61.7
#1891 nationally
Indianapolis
73.5
#722 nationally
Indianapolis leads in cost of living index (89 vs 173). Hayward leads in median household income ($105,371 vs $54,321). Hayward leads in walk score (57 vs 31).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Hayward, CA | Indianapolis, IN |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 61.7 (#1891) | 73.5 (#722) |
| Population | 155,675 | 887,642 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $831,558 | $232,142 |
| Median Household Income | $105,371 | $54,321 |
| Average Commute | 34.2 min | 24.1 min |
| Walk Score | 57 | 31 |
| Crime Level | 13.1 | Moderate-High |
| School Rating | N/A | 5.8 |
| Cost of Living Index | 173 | 89 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+53.6 | D+27.7 |
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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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C
73.5 Score
Indianapolis, IN
The Crossroads of America
Median Home
$232,142
Population
887,642
Crime
Moderate-High
Schools
C+
Midwest
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