Head-to-Head · City Comparison
Green Bay, WI
VS
Norwalk, CT
🏆 Norwalk leads 13 of 23 categories
Green Bay
Wisconsin
10
wins
Cost of Living Index
92.1 ✓ Cheaper
Median Household Income
$59,174
Violent Crime Index
130⚠ High
Population
106,846 ✓ Larger
Norwalk
Connecticut
13
wins
Cost of Living Index
106.5⚠ High
Median Household Income
$97,879 ✓ Higher
Violent Crime Index
22 ✓ Safer
Population
91,050
Pros & Cons
Auto-generated from official data — head-to-head differences and gaps vs the national average.
Green Bay, WI
Pros
Homes cost $319k less ($172,700 vs $491,800)
Rent averages $997/mo less ($864 vs $1,861)
Stronger job market — unemployment is 1.8 pts lower (4.1%)
Commutes run 9 min shorter each way
14% cheaper overall cost of living than Norwalk
Living costs sit below the national average (index 92.1)
Cons
Median income trails Norwalk by $38,705/yr
Violent crime (495.1/100k) is above the U.S. average of 380
Snowy winters — about 56" of snow per year
Norwalk, CT
Pros
83% less violent crime than Green Bay
Households earn $38,705 more per year on average
Violent crime is well below the national average (85.0 vs 380/100k)
More college-educated — 42.6% hold a bachelor's or higher
Milder winters — January highs near 38°F vs 25°F
Cons
Pricier housing — median home is $491,800
Higher rents — median is $1,861/mo
Cost of living runs 14% higher than Green Bay
Higher unemployment (5.9% vs 4.1%)
Key Differences at a Glance
Green Bay
Cost of Living
14% cheaper
COL index 92.1 vs 106.5 (100 = US avg)
Green Bay
Median Home Value
$319k less
$172,700 vs $491,800
Green Bay
Unemployment
1.8 pp lower
4.1% vs 5.9% unemployment
Norwalk
Median Income
$38,705
$97,879 vs $59,174/yr
Norwalk
Violent Crime
83% lower
85.0 vs 495.1 per 100k
Norwalk
Summer Heat
5.0°F warmer
July avg high 84.8°F vs 79.8°F
Full Data Comparison
| Metric | Green Bay, WI | Norwalk, CT |
|---|---|---|
| 💰 Cost of Living | ||
| Cost of Living Index National avg = 100 · lower = cheaper | 92.1 ✓ Cheaper | 106.5⚠ High |
| Median Home Value | $172,700 ✓ Lower | $491,800⚠ High |
| Median Monthly Rent | $864 ✓ Lower | $1,861⚠ High |
| 📈 Income & Economy | ||
| Median Household Income | $59,174 | $97,879 ✓ Higher |
| Unemployment Rate | 4.1%⚠ High ✓ Lower | 5.9%⚠ High |
| Avg Commute Minutes each way | 18.0 min ✓ Shorter | 27.3 min |
| Work From Home % | 7.6% | 11.4% ✓ Higher |
| 🔒 Safety | ||
| Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer · 60% violent / 40% property | 103⚠ High | 42 ✓ Safer |
| Violent Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer | 130⚠ High | 22 ✓ Safer |
| Property Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer | 62 ✓ Safer | 72 |
| 🎓 Education | ||
| School Quality 100 = national avg · grad rate, staffing & attainment | B (101) | A- (113) ✓ Better |
| Student-Teacher Ratio Lower = smaller classes | 12.8:1 | 12.5:1 ✓ Smaller |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 25.1% | 42.6% ✓ Higher |
| High School or Higher | 88.5% | 88.6% ✓ Higher |
| School District Name only — no quality rating available | Green Bay Area Public School District | Norwalk School District |
| 🌤 Weather | ||
| Avg High — January | 24.5°F | 38.0°F ✓ Warmer |
| Avg High — July | 79.8°F | 84.8°F ✓ Warmer |
| Annual Precipitation | 32.2" ✓ Drier | 51.4" |
| Annual Snowfall | 55.6" | 34.0" ✓ Less |
| 👥 Demographics | ||
| Population | 106,846 ✓ Larger | 91,050 |
| Median Age | 35.6 | 40.0 ✓ Older |
| Homeownership Rate | 56.2% ✓ Higher | 54.8% |
| Under 18 | 24.0% ✓ More | 19.4% |
| Over 65 | 13.9% | 15.8% ✓ More |
Frequently Asked Questions
Green Bay's cost of living index is 92.1 vs Norwalk's 106.5 (US average = 100).
Green Bay is 14% less expensive overall.
Based on the 23 decided categories above, Norwalk leads 13 of 23 categories. Green Bay wins 10 and Norwalk wins 13. The right choice depends on your priorities — use the Pros & Cons and full table above to weigh what matters to you.
Whether you're moving from Green Bay to Norwalk or relocating the other way, focus on the biggest gaps: housing ($172,700 vs $491,800 median home), income ($59,174 vs $97,879), safety, and schools — all covered in the full table above.
Green Bay, WI and Norwalk, CT are about 774 miles apart (straight-line distance). Driving distance will be longer depending on the route.