Ithaca, NY 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.
Torrance
64.2
#1714 nationally
Torrance leads in median household income ($109,554 vs $45,468). Ithaca leads in cost of living index (117 vs 195). Ithaca leads in crime level (5.4 vs 8.5).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Ithaca, NY | Torrance, CA |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 32,724 | 139,224 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $0 | $1,117,906 |
| Median Household Income | $45,468 | $109,554 |
| Average Commute | 18.4 min | 27.8 min |
| Walk Score | 72 | 67 |
| Crime Level | 5.4 | 8.5 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 117 | 195 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+50.6 | D+32.9 |
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Score
Ithaca, NY
Small New York city with local appeal
Population
32,724
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
72
Median Income
$45,468
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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