| Measure | NorwalkCalifornia, United States Remove Norwalk | Pasadena (CA)California, United States Remove Pasadena (CA) |
|---|---|---|
| Scores (out of 10) | ||
| Overall score | 5.0 | 6.3 |
| Connector Score | 7.5 | 8.5 |
| Safety | 7.0 | 7.0 |
| Affordability | 2.4 | 1.9 |
| Transportation | 5.0 | 9.0 |
| Car-free friendliness | 2.5 | 7.5 |
| Walkability | 4.2 | 8.0 |
| Things to do | 5.0 | 6.3 |
| Food & dining | 4.8 | 5.8 |
| Places to stay | 6.0 | 6.0 |
| Nature & outdoors | 3.5 | 4.0 |
| Scenic value | 4.5 | 4.5 |
| Family friendliness | 8.4 | 6.9 |
| Solo-traveler friendliness | 5.1 | 6.3 |
| Nightlife | 4.1 | 3.8 |
| Remote-work friendliness | 5.5 | 4.9 |
| Road-trip convenience | 6.5 | 6.5 |
| Train-trip convenience | 1.0 | 8.8 |
| Bus-trip convenience | 1.5 | 1.5 |
| Cost (per person per day, USD) | ||
| Budget | $128 | $173 |
| Mid-range | $185 | $255 |
| Luxury | $314 | $497 |
| Living there | ||
| Cost of living index (national = 100) | 145 | 153 |
| Typical 1-bedroom rent | $2,050 | $2,450 |
| Population | 97K | 136K |
| Getting there | ||
| Accessible by | Drive Airport | Drive Train Airport |
| Car recommended | — | — |
| Travel time from Norwalk | — | 35 min details |
| Character | ||
| Best for | Families | Car-free travel |
| Known for | Beaches, Theme & amusement parks, Live music, Shopping, Family & kids | Mountains & hiking, Museums & galleries, Historic sites, Food scene, Pro sports, Shopping, Family & kids |
| When to go | Peak: Summer and holidays because of Disneyla… | Peak: New Year's Rose Parade and Rose Bowl pe… |
Scores and costs are estimates from public data and our own research; check the city pages for sources and dates.