| Measure | EurekaCalifornia, United States Remove Eureka | HaywardCalifornia, United States Remove Hayward |
|---|---|---|
| Scores (out of 10) | ||
| Overall score | 4.9 | 6.0 |
| Connector Score | 5.0 | 8.5 |
| Safety | — | 6.3 |
| Affordability | 4.7 | 1.2 |
| Transportation | 5.0 | 8.5 |
| Car-free friendliness | 2.5 | 6.0 |
| Walkability | 3.7 | 5.1 |
| Things to do | 5.2 | 6.5 |
| Food & dining | 3.5 | 5.9 |
| Places to stay | 5.0 | 6.1 |
| Nature & outdoors | 7.0 | 5.5 |
| Scenic value | 7.3 | 5.5 |
| Family friendliness | 7.7 | 4.8 |
| Solo-traveler friendliness | 4.8 | 5.2 |
| Nightlife | 3.4 | 4.8 |
| Remote-work friendliness | 4.8 | 4.8 |
| Road-trip convenience | 5.6 | 6.5 |
| Train-trip convenience | 1.0 | 7.8 |
| Bus-trip convenience | 1.5 | 1.5 |
| Cost (per person per day, USD) | ||
| Budget | $120 | $138 |
| Mid-range | $175 | $200 |
| Luxury | $296 | $327 |
| Living there | ||
| Cost of living index (national = 100) | 118 | 175 |
| Typical 1-bedroom rent | $1,350 | $2,500 |
| Median home price | $425,000 | $854,400 |
| Population | 25K | 157K |
| Getting there | ||
| Accessible by | Drive Airport | Drive Train Airport |
| Car recommended | — | — |
| Travel time from Eureka | — | 5 h 46 min details |
| Character | ||
| Best for | Families | — |
| Known for | Beaches, National & state parks, Lakes & rivers, Museums & galleries, Historic sites, Live music, Family & kids | Mountains & hiking, Lakes & rivers, Museums & galleries, Historic sites, Food scene, Live music, Shopping |
| When to go | Peak: June to September and holidays | Peak: Spring to fall and weekdays with busine… |
Scores and costs are estimates from public data and our own research; check the city pages for sources and dates.