Head-to-Head · City Comparison
Norwalk, CA
VS
Pembroke Pines, FL
🏆 Pembroke Pines leads 15 of 19 categories
Norwalk
California
4
wins
Cost of Living Index
115.5⚠ High
Median Household Income
$91,259 ✓ Higher
Violent Crime Index
99
Population
101,893
Pembroke Pines
Florida
15
wins
Cost of Living Index
111.8⚠ High ✓ Cheaper
Median Household Income
$77,657
Violent Crime Index
—
Population
170,472 ✓ Larger
Pros & Cons
Auto-generated from official data — head-to-head differences and gaps vs the national average.
Norwalk, CA
Pros
Households earn $13,602 more per year on average
Cooler summers — July highs near 84°F vs 92°F
Cons
Pricier housing — median home is $593,100
Living costs are well above the U.S. average (index 115.5)
Higher unemployment (5.6% vs 4.7%)
Cost of living runs 4% higher than Pembroke Pines
Pembroke Pines, FL
Pros
Homes cost $213k less ($379,900 vs $593,100)
Stronger job market — unemployment is 0.9 pts lower (4.7%)
More college-educated — 36.1% hold a bachelor's or higher
Milder winters — January highs near 77°F vs 69°F
4% cheaper overall cost of living than Norwalk
Cons
Median income trails Norwalk by $13,602/yr
Living costs are well above the U.S. average (index 111.8)
Key Differences at a Glance
Norwalk
Median Income
$13,602
$91,259 vs $77,657/yr
Pembroke Pines
Cost of Living
4% cheaper
COL index 111.8 vs 115.5 (100 = US avg)
Pembroke Pines
Median Home Value
$213k less
$379,900 vs $593,100
Pembroke Pines
Unemployment
0.9 pp lower
4.7% vs 5.6% unemployment
Pembroke Pines
Summer Heat
7.3°F warmer
July avg high 91.7°F vs 84.4°F
Full Data Comparison
| Metric | Norwalk, CA | Pembroke Pines, FL |
|---|---|---|
| 💰 Cost of Living | ||
| Cost of Living Index National avg = 100 · lower = cheaper | 115.5⚠ High | 111.8⚠ High ✓ Cheaper |
| Median Home Value | $593,100⚠ High | $379,900⚠ High ✓ Lower |
| Median Monthly Rent | $1,860⚠ High | $1,787⚠ High ✓ Lower |
| 📈 Income & Economy | ||
| Median Household Income | $91,259 ✓ Higher | $77,657 |
| Unemployment Rate | 5.6%⚠ High | 4.7%⚠ High ✓ Lower |
| Avg Commute Minutes each way | 29.5 min⚠ High ✓ Shorter | 30.6 min⚠ High |
| Work From Home % | 5.9% | 10.7% ✓ Higher |
| 🔒 Safety | ||
| Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer · 60% violent / 40% property | 96 | — |
| Violent Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer | 99 | — |
| Property Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer | 93 | — |
| 🎓 Education | ||
| School Quality 100 = national avg · grad rate, staffing & attainment | C+ (83) | B- (95) ✓ Better |
| Student-Teacher Ratio Lower = smaller classes | 22.8:1 | 21.7:1 ✓ Smaller |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 20.0% | 36.1% ✓ Higher |
| High School or Higher | 76.8% | 93.3% ✓ Higher |
| School District Name only — no quality rating available | Norwalk-La Mirada Unified | BROWARD |
| 🌤 Weather | ||
| Avg High — January | 68.8°F | 76.9°F ✓ Warmer |
| Avg High — July | 84.4°F | 91.7°F ✓ Warmer |
| Annual Precipitation | 15.2" ✓ Drier | 67.0" |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0" | 0.0" |
| 👥 Demographics | ||
| Population | 101,893 | 170,472 ✓ Larger |
| Median Age | 35.6 | 42.9 ✓ Older |
| Homeownership Rate | 67.6% | 71.0% ✓ Higher |
| Under 18 | 22.9% ✓ More | 20.2% |
| Over 65 | 13.5% | 18.9% ✓ More |
Frequently Asked Questions
Norwalk's cost of living index is 115.5 vs Pembroke Pines's 111.8 (US average = 100).
Pembroke Pines is 4% less expensive overall.
Based on the 19 decided categories above, Pembroke Pines leads 15 of 19 categories. Norwalk wins 4 and Pembroke Pines wins 15. 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 Norwalk to Pembroke Pines or relocating the other way, focus on the biggest gaps: housing ($593,100 vs $379,900 median home), income ($91,259 vs $77,657), safety, and schools — all covered in the full table above.
Norwalk, CA and Pembroke Pines, FL are about 2,310 miles apart (straight-line distance). Driving distance will be longer depending on the route.