Head-to-Head · City Comparison
Gresham, OR
VS
Norwalk, CT
🏆 Norwalk leads 14 of 23 categories
Gresham
Oregon
9
wins
Cost of Living Index
106.6⚠ High
Median Household Income
$69,437
Violent Crime Index
108⚠ High
Population
113,525 ✓ Larger
Norwalk
Connecticut
14
wins
Cost of Living Index
106.5⚠ High ✓ Cheaper
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.
Gresham, OR
Pros
Rent averages $409/mo less ($1,452 vs $1,861)
Homes cost $80k less ($411,700 vs $491,800)
Milder winters — January highs near 47°F vs 38°F
Cons
Median income trails Norwalk by $28,442/yr
Norwalk, CT
Pros
79% less violent crime than Gresham
Households earn $28,442 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
Smaller class sizes — 12.5:1 student-teacher ratio
Cons
Higher rents — median is $1,861/mo
Pricier housing — median home is $491,800
Key Differences at a Glance
Gresham
Median Home Value
$80k less
$411,700 vs $491,800
Both cities
Cost of Living
≈ Equal
Both near 106.6 on the COL index
Norwalk
Median Income
$28,442
$97,879 vs $69,437/yr
Norwalk
Violent Crime
79% lower
85.0 vs 410.2 per 100k
Norwalk
Summer Heat
3.2°F warmer
July avg high 84.8°F vs 81.6°F
Full Data Comparison
| Metric | Gresham, OR | Norwalk, CT |
|---|---|---|
| 💰 Cost of Living | ||
| Cost of Living Index National avg = 100 · lower = cheaper | 106.6⚠ High | 106.5⚠ High ✓ Cheaper |
| Median Home Value | $411,700⚠ High ✓ Lower | $491,800⚠ High |
| Median Monthly Rent | $1,452⚠ High ✓ Lower | $1,861⚠ High |
| 📈 Income & Economy | ||
| Median Household Income | $69,437 | $97,879 ✓ Higher |
| Unemployment Rate | 5.8%⚠ High ✓ Lower | 5.9%⚠ High |
| Avg Commute Minutes each way | 27.5 min | 27.3 min ✓ Shorter |
| Work From Home % | 10.2% | 11.4% ✓ Higher |
| 🔒 Safety | ||
| Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer · 60% violent / 40% property | 111⚠ High | 42 ✓ Safer |
| Violent Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer | 108⚠ High | 22 ✓ Safer |
| Property Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer | 116⚠ High | 72 ✓ Safer |
| 🎓 Education | ||
| School Quality 100 = national avg · grad rate, staffing & attainment | C (81) | A- (113) ✓ Better |
| Student-Teacher Ratio Lower = smaller classes | 19.9:1 | 12.5:1 ✓ Smaller |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 23.2% | 42.6% ✓ Higher |
| High School or Higher | 87.1% | 88.6% ✓ Higher |
| School District Name only — no quality rating available | Gresham-Barlow SD 10J | Norwalk School District |
| 🌤 Weather | ||
| Avg High — January | 46.7°F ✓ Warmer | 38.0°F |
| Avg High — July | 81.6°F | 84.8°F ✓ Warmer |
| Annual Precipitation | 40.7" ✓ Drier | 51.4" |
| Annual Snowfall | 3.4" ✓ Less | 34.0" |
| 👥 Demographics | ||
| Population | 113,525 ✓ Larger | 91,050 |
| Median Age | 37.3 | 40.0 ✓ Older |
| Homeownership Rate | 55.3% ✓ Higher | 54.8% |
| Under 18 | 22.4% ✓ More | 19.4% |
| Over 65 | 14.7% | 15.8% ✓ More |
Frequently Asked Questions
Gresham's cost of living index is 106.6 vs Norwalk's 106.5 (US average = 100).
Norwalk is 0% less expensive overall.
Based on the 23 decided categories above, Norwalk leads 14 of 23 categories. Gresham wins 9 and Norwalk wins 14. 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 Gresham to Norwalk or relocating the other way, focus on the biggest gaps: housing ($411,700 vs $491,800 median home), income ($69,437 vs $97,879), safety, and schools — all covered in the full table above.
Gresham, OR and Norwalk, CT are about 2,445 miles apart (straight-line distance). Driving distance will be longer depending on the route.