Bristol, CT 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.

Bristol

75.4

#457 nationally

vs

Norwalk

63.4

#1771 nationally

Bristol leads in crime level (1.6 vs 10.3). Norwalk leads in walk score (61 vs 33). Bristol leads in cost of living index (110 vs 152).

Metric-by-Metric Breakdown

Metric Bristol, CT Norwalk, CA
WhereAtHome Score 75.4 (#457) 63.4 (#1771)
Population 61,601 98,078
Typical Home Value (ZHVI) $352,168 $763,397
Median Household Income $82,094 $91,259
Average Commute 25.4 min 29.5 min
Walk Score 33 61
Crime Level 1.6 10.3
School Rating N/A N/A
Cost of Living Index 110 152
Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored N/A D+32.9