Head-to-Head · City Comparison
Norwalk, CA
VS
Shreveport, LA
🏆 Shreveport leads 13 of 23 categories
Norwalk
California
10
wins
Cost of Living Index
115.5⚠ High
Median Household Income
$91,259 ✓ Higher
Violent Crime Index
99 ✓ Safer
Population
101,893
Shreveport
Louisiana
13
wins
Cost of Living Index
87.1 ✓ Cheaper
Median Household Income
$45,967
Violent Crime Index
323⚠ High
Population
186,183 ✓ Larger
Pros & Cons
Auto-generated from official data — head-to-head differences and gaps vs the national average.
Norwalk, CA
Pros
Households earn $45,292 more per year on average
70% less violent crime than Shreveport
Stronger job market — unemployment is 3.6 pts lower (5.6%)
Milder winters — January highs near 69°F vs 58°F
Cooler summers — July highs near 84°F vs 94°F
Cons
Pricier housing — median home is $593,100
Higher rents — median is $1,860/mo
Cost of living runs 28% higher than Shreveport
Living costs are well above the U.S. average (index 115.5)
Shreveport, LA
Pros
Homes cost $424k less ($168,900 vs $593,100)
Rent averages $915/mo less ($945 vs $1,860)
28% cheaper overall cost of living than Norwalk
Commutes run 10 min shorter each way
More college-educated — 26.6% hold a bachelor's or higher
Living costs sit below the national average (index 87.1)
Cons
Median income trails Norwalk by $45,292/yr
Violent crime (1228.5/100k) is above the U.S. average of 380
Property crime (3990.5/100k) runs high vs the U.S. average
Higher unemployment (9.2% vs 5.6%)
Key Differences at a Glance
Norwalk
Median Income
$45,292
$91,259 vs $45,967/yr
Norwalk
Violent Crime
70% lower
374.4 vs 1228.5 per 100k
Norwalk
Unemployment
3.6 pp lower
5.6% vs 9.2% unemployment
Shreveport
Cost of Living
28% cheaper
COL index 87.1 vs 115.5 (100 = US avg)
Shreveport
Median Home Value
$424k less
$168,900 vs $593,100
Shreveport
Summer Heat
9.9°F warmer
July avg high 94.3°F vs 84.4°F
Full Data Comparison
| Metric | Norwalk, CA | Shreveport, LA |
|---|---|---|
| 💰 Cost of Living | ||
| Cost of Living Index National avg = 100 · lower = cheaper | 115.5⚠ High | 87.1 ✓ Cheaper |
| Median Home Value | $593,100⚠ High | $168,900 ✓ Lower |
| Median Monthly Rent | $1,860⚠ High | $945 ✓ Lower |
| 📈 Income & Economy | ||
| Median Household Income | $91,259 ✓ Higher | $45,967 |
| Unemployment Rate | 5.6%⚠ High ✓ Lower | 9.2%⚠ High |
| Avg Commute Minutes each way | 29.5 min⚠ High | 19.2 min ✓ Shorter |
| Work From Home % | 5.9% ✓ Higher | 4.7% |
| 🔒 Safety | ||
| Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer · 60% violent / 40% property | 96 ✓ Safer | 270⚠ High |
| Violent Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer | 99 ✓ Safer | 323⚠ High |
| Property Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer | 93 ✓ Safer | 190⚠ High |
| 🎓 Education | ||
| School Quality 100 = national avg · grad rate, staffing & attainment | C+ (83) | B- (94) ✓ Better |
| Student-Teacher Ratio Lower = smaller classes | 22.8:1 | 15.2:1 ✓ Smaller |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 20.0% | 26.6% ✓ Higher |
| High School or Higher | 76.8% | 87.5% ✓ Higher |
| School District Name only — no quality rating available | Norwalk-La Mirada Unified | Caddo Parish |
| 🌤 Weather | ||
| Avg High — January | 68.8°F ✓ Warmer | 58.4°F |
| Avg High — July | 84.4°F | 94.3°F ✓ Warmer |
| Annual Precipitation | 15.2" ✓ Drier | 51.4" |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0" ✓ Less | 0.9" |
| 👥 Demographics | ||
| Population | 101,893 | 186,183 ✓ Larger |
| Median Age | 35.6 | 37.1 ✓ Older |
| Homeownership Rate | 67.6% ✓ Higher | 53.8% |
| Under 18 | 22.9% | 23.8% ✓ More |
| Over 65 | 13.5% | 17.1% ✓ More |
Frequently Asked Questions
Norwalk's cost of living index is 115.5 vs Shreveport's 87.1 (US average = 100).
Shreveport is 28% less expensive overall.
Based on the 23 decided categories above, Shreveport leads 13 of 23 categories. Norwalk wins 10 and Shreveport 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 Norwalk to Shreveport or relocating the other way, focus on the biggest gaps: housing ($593,100 vs $168,900 median home), income ($91,259 vs $45,967), safety, and schools — all covered in the full table above.
Norwalk, CA and Shreveport, LA are about 1,405 miles apart (straight-line distance). Driving distance will be longer depending on the route.