Hayward, CA vs Powder Springs, GA
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
Powder Springs
65.8
#1609 nationally
Powder Springs leads in crime level (7.2 vs 13.1). Powder Springs leads in cost of living index (103 vs 173). Hayward leads in median household income ($105,371 vs $88,311).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Hayward, CA | Powder Springs, GA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 61.7 (#1891) | 65.8 (#1609) |
| Population | 155,675 | 18,950 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $831,558 | $367,149 |
| Median Household Income | $105,371 | $88,311 |
| Average Commute | 34.2 min | 37.3 min |
| Walk Score | 57 | N/A |
| Crime Level | 13.1 | 7.2 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 173 | 103 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+53.6 | D+14.9 |
Data coverage note: Powder Springs is missing data for 1 metric that Hayward has. Scores with less coverage are penalized — see our methodology.
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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D
65.8 Score
Powder Springs, GA
Small Georgia city with local appeal
Median Home
$367,149
Population
18,950
Crime
Moderate
Median Income
$88,311
Southeast
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