Carrollton, TX vs Torrance, 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.
Carrollton
75.3
#472 nationally
Torrance
64.2
#1714 nationally
Carrollton leads in crime level (3.8 vs 8.5). Torrance leads in walk score (67 vs 36). Carrollton leads in cost of living index (111 vs 195).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Carrollton, TX | Torrance, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 75.3 (#472) | 64.2 (#1714) |
| Population | 132,918 | 139,224 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $405,531 | $1,117,906 |
| Median Household Income | $95,380 | $109,554 |
| Average Commute | 24.4 min | 27.8 min |
| Walk Score | 36 | 67 |
| Crime Level | 3.8 | 8.5 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 111 | 195 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+22.2 | D+32.9 |
C
75.3 Score
Carrollton, TX
Mid-size Texas city with community character
Median Home
$405,531
Population
132,918
Crime
Low
Walk Score
36
Southwest
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D
64.2 Score
Torrance, CA
Mid-size California city with community character
Median Home
$1,117,906
Population
139,224
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
67
Pacific
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