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Norwalk, CT vs Los Altos, CA

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Are people in Los Altos older or younger than people in Norwalk?
- The Median Age in Los Altos is 5.4 years older than in Norwalk.

Are housing costs cheaper in Los Altos or Norwalk?
- Los Altos housing costs are 606.5% more expensive than Norwalk housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Los Altos or Norwalk?
- The average commute for residents of Los Altos is 3.0 minutes shorter than it is for residents of Norwalk.

Things to do in Norwalk?
Norwalk, Connecticut is renowned for its maritime industry but there’s so much more to explore here - take a ferry ride around Long Island Sound or enjoy walks in Calf Pasture Beach Park.

Things to do in Los Altos?
Los Altos CA lies within Silicon Valley making this tech mecca one full of opportunity with major employers as well as attractions like Shoreline Amphitheater or even exploring one of over 50 regional parks sprinkled throughout Santa Clara County!

 Norwalk, CTLos Altos, CAUnited States
 Population  Unlock31,562329,725,481
 Median Income$91,434  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock45.838.4
 Avg. Home Price$527,600  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock3.9%6.0%
 Avg. Commute Time26.83  Unlock26.38
Reviews for Norwalk    8 Reviews

There's nothing fun to do  More

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Over 15 years ago

Very diverse. Good food,entertainment and social activities. High housing costs and property  More

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Over 16 years ago

Lots to do, but everything is expensive. Taxes are high (i.e.property, which includes each vehicle that you own)and services are just okay, not  More

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Reviews for Los Altos    2 Reviews

Over 17 years ago

Expensive but worth  More

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Over 17 years ago

the quality of life here is very high however the cost of living is also high. extremely high as a matter of fact. I'd like to look at other communities that are less  More

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