Hayward, CA vs Puyallup, WA

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

vs

Puyallup

62.8

#1824 nationally

Hayward leads in walk score (57 vs 32). Puyallup leads in cost of living index (129 vs 173). Puyallup leads in crime level (10.3 vs 13.1).

Metric-by-Metric Breakdown

Metric Hayward, CA Puyallup, WA
WhereAtHome Score 61.7 (#1891) 62.8 (#1824)
Population 155,675 42,179
Typical Home Value (ZHVI) $831,558 $573,027
Median Household Income $105,371 $90,592
Average Commute 34.2 min 32 min
Walk Score 57 32
Crime Level 13.1 10.3
School Rating N/A N/A
Cost of Living Index 173 129
Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored D+53.6 D+10.8