| | Hayward, CA | Lawndale, CA | United States |
| Overall | 195.5 | 161.7 | 100 |
| Food & Groceries | 110.6 | 102.2 | 100 |
| Health | 116.8 | 90.2 | 100 |
| Housing | 290.1 | 240.0 | 100 |
| Median Home Cost | $802,800 | $734,100 | $338,100 |
| Utilities | 9,250.0% | 9,170.0% | 10,000.0% |
| Transportation | 123.9 | 152.0 | 100 |
| Miscellaneous | 158.9 | 133.5 | 100 |
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Reviews for Hayward 
4 Reviews
I've lived in Hayward for 20 years. Traditionally a working More
Hetchy Hechy water is very pure,the summers are about 78f..warm enough. Winters are sunny for the most part and by average.One University and one College in this small More
convenient BART and bus if you have no More
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Reviews for Lawndale 3 Reviews
Pros- amazing weather and wonderful location. Close to shopping, 10 minutes from the beach, diversity, 5 minutes away from lax, close to freeway
Cons- crazy expensive More
I have lived in Lawndale for 4+ years. There are towns much scarier and much worse heading east. I prefer west lawndale overall, going toward prairie ave tends to get More
Here the quality of life is excellent. We are very close to the ocean.We are near the city of Los Angeles with its multicultural atmosphere.We can enjoy the benefits of More
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