El Mirage, AZ 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.
El Mirage
67.6
#1399 nationally
Torrance
64.2
#1714 nationally
Torrance leads in walk score (67 vs 27). El Mirage leads in cost of living index (104 vs 195). Torrance leads in median household income ($109,554 vs $72,134).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | El Mirage, AZ | Torrance, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 67.6 (#1399) | 64.2 (#1714) |
| Population | 35,850 | 139,224 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $341,412 | $1,117,906 |
| Median Household Income | $72,134 | $109,554 |
| Average Commute | 29.8 min | 27.8 min |
| Walk Score | 27 | 67 |
| Crime Level | 10.5 | 8.5 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 104 | 195 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+3.5 | D+32.9 |
D+
67.6 Score
El Mirage, AZ
Small Arizona city with local appeal
Median Home
$341,412
Population
35,850
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
27
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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