Alhambra, CA vs Norwalk, CT
Side-by-side comparison of housing, income, commute, safety, and quality of life.
Score Snapshot
No universal winner
Scores summarize the published model. Use the objective metric differences below and your own priorities to choose.
Alhambra
63.8
#1735 nationally
Norwalk
69.8
#1171 nationally
Norwalk leads in crime level (2.3 vs 6.2). Alhambra leads in walk score (71 vs 48). Norwalk leads in median household income ($97,879 vs $80,234).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Alhambra, CA | Norwalk, CT |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 63.8 (#1735) | 69.8 (#1171) |
| Population | 79,776 | 92,458 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $927,695 | $677,124 |
| Median Household Income | $80,234 | $97,879 |
| Average Commute | 30.1 min | 27.3 min |
| Walk Score | 71 | 48 |
| Crime Level | 6.2 | 2.3 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 169 | 142 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+32.9 | N/A |
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63.8 Score
Alhambra, CA
California community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$927,695
Population
79,776
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
71
Pacific
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D+
69.8 Score
Norwalk, CT
Connecticut community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$677,124
Population
92,458
Crime
Low
Walk Score
48
Northeast
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