Norwalk, CA vs Pawtucket, RI

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.

Norwalk

63.4

#1771 nationally

vs

Pawtucket

71.2

#1011 nationally

Norwalk leads in median household income ($91,259 vs $62,799). Pawtucket leads in cost of living index (108 vs 152). Pawtucket leads in crime level (8.4 vs 10.3).

Metric-by-Metric Breakdown

Metric Norwalk, CA Pawtucket, RI
WhereAtHome Score 63.4 (#1771) 71.2 (#1011)
Population 98,078 75,321
Typical Home Value (ZHVI) $763,397 $403,719
Median Household Income $91,259 $62,799
Average Commute 29.5 min 26.1 min
Walk Score 61 71
Crime Level 10.3 8.4
School Rating N/A N/A
Cost of Living Index 152 108
Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored D+32.9 D+14.4