Fredericksburg, VA 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.
Fredericksburg
63.3
#1775 nationally
Torrance
64.2
#1714 nationally
Torrance leads in crime level (8.5 vs 16.5). Fredericksburg leads in cost of living index (129 vs 195). Torrance leads in walk score (67 vs 46).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Fredericksburg, VA | Torrance, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 63.3 (#1775) | 64.2 (#1714) |
| Population | 28,928 | 139,224 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $485,347 | $1,117,906 |
| Median Household Income | $83,445 | $109,554 |
| Average Commute | 32.4 min | 27.8 min |
| Walk Score | 46 | 67 |
| Crime Level | 16.5 | 8.5 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 129 | 195 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+31.7 | D+32.9 |
D
63.3 Score
Fredericksburg, VA
Small Virginia city with local appeal
Median Home
$485,347
Population
28,928
Crime
High
Walk Score
46
Northeast
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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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