Norfolk, VA vs Pittsburg, 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.
Norfolk
71
#1033 nationally
Pittsburg
62
#1881 nationally
Norfolk leads in average commute (22.7 min vs 39.2 min). Pittsburg leads in median household income ($98,408 vs $60,998). Norfolk leads in cost of living index (109 vs 146).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Norfolk, VA | Pittsburg, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 71 (#1033) | 62 (#1881) |
| Population | 230,930 | 75,803 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $315,458 | $566,408 |
| Median Household Income | $60,998 | $98,408 |
| Average Commute | 22.7 min | 39.2 min |
| Walk Score | 46 | 39 |
| Crime Level | 12.9 | 12.6 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 109 | 146 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+41.5 | D+38.0 |
C-
71 Score
Norfolk, VA
Growing Virginia city with expanding opportunities
Median Home
$315,458
Population
230,930
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
46
Northeast
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D-
62 Score
Pittsburg, CA
California community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$566,408
Population
75,803
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
39
Pacific
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