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Compare Hayward with similar cities across cost of living, safety, and quality of life metrics.
| Metric | Hayward United States | Cambridge Canada | Saint-Laurent Canada | Algoma Canada | Saint-Léonard Canada | Waterloo Canada | Gatineau Canada |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match Score | Reference | 100.83% | 100.65% | 100.60% | 100.30% | 100.30% | 100.17% |
| Cost of Living | |||||||
| Total Monthly Cost | $2023 | $2871 | $2165 | $2205 | $2361 | $2805 | $2375 |
| Rent (1-Bed Center) | $850.00 | $1350.00 | $1200.00 | $900.00 | $1090.00 | $1300.00 | $1160.00 |
| Meal (Inexpensive) | $13.00 | $14.00 | $14.00 | $13.00 | $13.00 | $15.00 | $14.50 |
| Coffee (Cappuccino) | $4.00 | $3.25 | $3.25 | $3.20 | $3.25 | $3.25 | $3.20 |
| Safety & Society | |||||||
| General Safety | 78 | 78 | 80 | 75 | 78 | 80 | 82 |
| Female Safety | 75 | 80 | 85 | 75 | 80 | 82 | 80 |
| LGBTQ+ Safety | 63 | 85 | 85 | 80 | 82 | 85 | 80 |
| Quality & Infrastructure | |||||||
| Internet Speed | 305 Mbps | 305 Mbps | 170 Mbps | N/A | 211 Mbps | 448 Mbps | 299 Mbps |
| Walkability | 0/100 | 0/100 | 0/100 | 0/100 | 0/100 | 0/100 | 0/100 |
| Healthcare | 70 | 92 | 90 | 80 | 93 | 92 | 90 |
| English Proficiency | 100 | 98 | 70 | 100 | 55 | 100 | 65 |
| Population | 0.16M | 0.14M | 0.10M | 0.11M | 0.08M | 0.12M | 0.29M |
| Avg Temp | 5.00°C | 7.40°C | 6.40°C | 2.40°C | 6.40°C | 7.40°C | 5.70°C |
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