Los Angeles, CA vs Norwalk, CA
Side-by-side comparison of housing, income, commute, safety, and quality of life.
Score Snapshot
No universal winner
Scores summarize the published model. Use the objective metric differences below and your own priorities to choose.
Los Angeles
60.9
#1917 nationally
Norwalk
63.4
#1771 nationally
Norwalk leads in median household income ($91,259 vs $74,891). Norwalk leads in cost of living index (152 vs 173). Los Angeles leads in walk score (68 vs 61).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Los Angeles, CA | Norwalk, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 60.9 (#1917) | 63.4 (#1771) |
| Population | 3,822,238 | 98,078 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $946,268 | $763,397 |
| Median Household Income | $74,891 | $91,259 |
| Average Commute | 31.4 min | 29.5 min |
| Walk Score | 68 | 61 |
| Crime Level | Moderate-High | 10.3 |
| School Rating | 5.4 | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 173 | 152 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+32.9 | D+32.9 |
D-
60.9 Score
Los Angeles, CA
Entertainment capital of the world
Median Home
$946,268
Population
3,822,238
Crime
Moderate-High
Schools
C
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D
63.4 Score
Norwalk, CA
California community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$763,397
Population
98,078
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
61
Pacific
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