Johnstown, CO 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.
Johnstown
68.5
#1313 nationally
Torrance
64.2
#1714 nationally
Johnstown leads in crime level (4.9 vs 8.5). Johnstown leads in cost of living index (131 vs 195). Johnstown leads in median household income ($120,395 vs $109,554).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Johnstown, CO | Torrance, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 68.5 (#1313) | 64.2 (#1714) |
| Population | 19,511 | 139,224 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $505,142 | $1,117,906 |
| Median Household Income | $120,395 | $109,554 |
| Average Commute | 27.8 min | 27.8 min |
| Walk Score | N/A | 67 |
| Crime Level | 4.9 | 8.5 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 131 | 195 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+21.0 | D+32.9 |
Data coverage note: Johnstown is missing data for 1 metric that Torrance has. Scores with less coverage are penalized — see our methodology.
D+
68.5 Score
Johnstown, CO
Small Colorado city with local appeal
Median Home
$505,142
Population
19,511
Crime
Moderate-Low
Median Income
$120,395
West
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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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