Norfolk, VA vs South Gate, 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.
Norfolk
71
#1033 nationally
South Gate
62.6
#1845 nationally
South Gate leads in walk score (70 vs 46). Norfolk leads in average commute (22.7 min vs 32.3 min). Norfolk leads in cost of living index (109 vs 144).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Norfolk, VA | South Gate, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 71 (#1033) | 62.6 (#1845) |
| Population | 230,930 | 90,070 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $315,458 | $702,198 |
| Median Household Income | $60,998 | $67,188 |
| Average Commute | 22.7 min | 32.3 min |
| Walk Score | 46 | 70 |
| Crime Level | 12.9 | 14.4 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 109 | 144 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+41.5 | D+32.9 |
C-
71 Score
Norfolk, VA
Growing Virginia city with expanding opportunities
Median Home
$315,458
Population
230,930
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
46
Northeast
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D-
62.6 Score
South Gate, CA
California community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$702,198
Population
90,070
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
70
Pacific
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