| | Hayward, CA | Largo, FL | United States |
| Overall | 195.5 | 102.8 | 100 |
| Food & Groceries | 110.6 | 104.4 | 100 |
| Health | 116.8 | 103.7 | 100 |
| Housing | 290.1 | 89.5 | 100 |
| Median Home Cost | $802,800 | $335,600 | $338,100 |
| Utilities | 9,250.0% | 10,520.0% | 10,000.0% |
| Transportation | 123.9 | 98.0 | 100 |
| Miscellaneous | 158.9 | 107.3 | 100 |
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Reviews for Hayward 
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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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Before moving here a few years ago we vacationed here at some of the top rated beaches in the world. In addition to NO SNOW, we now enjoy no state income taxes, More
This is been my home for 29 years I love the swaying palm trees, the saltwater air seabreeze, the boats, the beaches,
The FISHING is Great, Huge 300yr old oak trees More
Very oppressive from May to Oct. Lovely area but hard to enjoy a large part of year. More
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