Norwalk, CA vs Woburn, MA
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
Woburn
67.4
#1435 nationally
Woburn leads in crime level (5.9 vs 10.3). Norwalk leads in walk score (61 vs 46). Woburn leads in median household income ($104,780 vs $91,259).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Norwalk, CA | Woburn, MA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 63.4 (#1771) | 67.4 (#1435) |
| Population | 98,078 | 41,647 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $763,397 | $770,729 |
| Median Household Income | $91,259 | $104,780 |
| Average Commute | 29.5 min | 26.1 min |
| Walk Score | 61 | 46 |
| Crime Level | 10.3 | 5.9 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 152 | 153 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+32.9 | D+39.5 |
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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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D+
67.4 Score
Woburn, MA
Small Massachusetts city with local appeal
Median Home
$770,729
Population
41,647
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
46
Northeast
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