Side-by-side
Worcester vs Yonkers vs Lakewood vs Hayward
Scored for a 1-person household earning $6,700/mo gross. Green cells mark the best value in each row.
| Metric | Worcester, MA50 | Yonkers, NY50 | Lakewood, CO56 | Hayward, CA52 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fit score | 50 | 50 | 56 | 52 |
| Affordability | 61 | 44 | 79 | 47 |
| Housing | 31 | 19 | 41 | 30 |
| Jobs | 56 | 56 | 56 | 56 |
| Safety | 60 | 60 | 60 | 60 |
| Climate | 36 | 64 | 44 | 69 |
| Amenities | 47 | 54 | 37 | 52 |
| Est. monthly cost | $4,778 | $5,351 | $4,294 | $5,241 |
| Typical rent (household-sized) | $1,839 | $2,341 | $1,542 | $2,223 |
| Median home value | $339,500 | $478,000 | $548,200 | $820,700 |
| Median HH income | $67,544 | $81,816 | $85,789 | $113,775 |
| Unemployment | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Population | 205.5K | 209.5K | 156.3K | 159.2K |
| Summer high / winter low | 79° / 17° | 85° / 22° | 89° / 19° | 78° / 42° |
| Sunny days / yr | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |