Bradenton, FL vs Norwalk, CA
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.
Bradenton
64.3
#1699 nationally
Norwalk
63.4
#1771 nationally
Norwalk leads in median household income ($91,259 vs $55,795). Bradenton leads in cost of living index (105 vs 152). Bradenton leads in average commute (24.5 min vs 29.5 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Bradenton, FL | Norwalk, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 64.3 (#1699) | 63.4 (#1771) |
| Population | 57,076 | 98,078 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $354,291 | $763,397 |
| Median Household Income | $55,795 | $91,259 |
| Average Commute | 24.5 min | 29.5 min |
| Walk Score | N/A | 61 |
| Crime Level | 12.3 | 10.3 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 105 | 152 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+23.5 | D+32.9 |
Data coverage note: Bradenton is missing data for 1 metric that Norwalk has. Scores with less coverage are penalized — see our methodology.
D
64.3 Score
Bradenton, FL
Florida community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$354,291
Population
57,076
Crime
Moderate-High
Median Income
$55,795
Southeast
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D
63.4 Score
Norwalk, CA
California community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$763,397
Population
98,078
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
61
Pacific
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