Head-to-Head · City Comparison
Inglewood, CA
VS
Norwalk, CT
🏆 Norwalk leads 17 of 23 categories
Inglewood
California
6
wins
Cost of Living Index
115.5⚠ High
Median Household Income
$67,563
Violent Crime Index
178⚠ High
Population
106,806 ✓ Larger
Norwalk
Connecticut
17
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.
Inglewood, CA
Pros
Milder winters — January highs near 67°F vs 38°F
Rent averages $195/mo less ($1,666 vs $1,861)
Cooler summers — July highs near 77°F vs 85°F
Cons
Median income trails Norwalk by $30,316/yr
Pricier housing — median home is $689,700
Violent crime (674.6/100k) is above the U.S. average of 380
Living costs are well above the U.S. average (index 115.5)
Norwalk, CT
Pros
87% less violent crime than Inglewood
Households earn $30,316 more per year on average
Homes cost $198k less ($491,800 vs $689,700)
Stronger job market — unemployment is 2.3 pts lower (5.9%)
Violent crime is well below the national average (85.0 vs 380/100k)
More college-educated — 42.6% hold a bachelor's or higher
Cons
Higher rents — median is $1,861/mo
Key Differences at a Glance
Norwalk
Cost of Living
9% cheaper
COL index 106.5 vs 115.5 (100 = US avg)
Norwalk
Median Income
$30,316
$97,879 vs $67,563/yr
Norwalk
Violent Crime
87% lower
85.0 vs 674.6 per 100k
Norwalk
Median Home Value
$198k less
$491,800 vs $689,700
Norwalk
Unemployment
2.3 pp lower
5.9% vs 8.2% unemployment
Norwalk
Summer Heat
7.6°F warmer
July avg high 84.8°F vs 77.2°F
Full Data Comparison
| Metric | Inglewood, CA | Norwalk, CT |
|---|---|---|
| 💰 Cost of Living | ||
| Cost of Living Index National avg = 100 · lower = cheaper | 115.5⚠ High | 106.5⚠ High ✓ Cheaper |
| Median Home Value | $689,700⚠ High | $491,800⚠ High ✓ Lower |
| Median Monthly Rent | $1,666⚠ High ✓ Lower | $1,861⚠ High |
| 📈 Income & Economy | ||
| Median Household Income | $67,563 | $97,879 ✓ Higher |
| Unemployment Rate | 8.2%⚠ High | 5.9%⚠ High ✓ Lower |
| Avg Commute Minutes each way | 30.8 min⚠ High | 27.3 min ✓ Shorter |
| Work From Home % | 8.9% | 11.4% ✓ Higher |
| 🔒 Safety | ||
| Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer · 60% violent / 40% property | 175⚠ High | 42 ✓ Safer |
| Violent Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer | 178⚠ High | 22 ✓ Safer |
| Property Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer | 172⚠ High | 72 ✓ Safer |
| 🎓 Education | ||
| School Quality 100 = national avg · grad rate, staffing & attainment | C (79) | A- (113) ✓ Better |
| Student-Teacher Ratio Lower = smaller classes | 23.0:1 | 12.5:1 ✓ Smaller |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 22.8% | 42.6% ✓ Higher |
| High School or Higher | 77.6% | 88.6% ✓ Higher |
| School District Name only — no quality rating available | Inglewood Unified | Norwalk School District |
| 🌤 Weather | ||
| Avg High — January | 67.3°F ✓ Warmer | 38.0°F |
| Avg High — July | 77.2°F | 84.8°F ✓ Warmer |
| Annual Precipitation | 11.8" ✓ Drier | 51.4" |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0" ✓ Less | 34.0" |
| 👥 Demographics | ||
| Population | 106,806 ✓ Larger | 91,050 |
| Median Age | 37.3 | 40.0 ✓ Older |
| Homeownership Rate | 35.5% | 54.8% ✓ Higher |
| Under 18 | 21.3% ✓ More | 19.4% |
| Over 65 | 13.0% | 15.8% ✓ More |
Frequently Asked Questions
Inglewood's cost of living index is 115.5 vs Norwalk's 106.5 (US average = 100).
Norwalk is 9% less expensive overall.
Based on the 23 decided categories above, Norwalk leads 17 of 23 categories. Inglewood wins 6 and Norwalk wins 17. 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 Inglewood to Norwalk or relocating the other way, focus on the biggest gaps: housing ($689,700 vs $491,800 median home), income ($67,563 vs $97,879), safety, and schools — all covered in the full table above.
Inglewood, CA and Norwalk, CT are about 2,483 miles apart (straight-line distance). Driving distance will be longer depending on the route.