Norfolk, NE vs South Bend, IN
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.
Norfolk
79.2
#140 nationally
South Bend
74.2
#628 nationally
Norfolk leads in crime level (5.5 vs 26.4). Norfolk leads in average commute (12.7 min vs 20.4 min). Norfolk leads in median household income ($57,479 vs $49,056).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Norfolk, NE | South Bend, IN |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 79.2 (#140) | 74.2 (#628) |
| Population | 26,147 | 103,395 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $264,740 | $202,170 |
| Median Household Income | $57,479 | $49,056 |
| Average Commute | 12.7 min | 20.4 min |
| Walk Score | 40 | 42 |
| Crime Level | 5.5 | 26.4 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 92 | 84 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+56.0 | D+1.5 |
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79.2 Score
Norfolk, NE
Small Nebraska city with local appeal
Median Home
$264,740
Population
26,147
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
40
Midwest
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74.2 Score
South Bend, IN
Mid-size Indiana city with community character
Median Home
$202,170
Population
103,395
Crime
Very High
Walk Score
42
Midwest
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