Oakland, CA 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.
Oakland
62
#1880 nationally
Torrance
64.2
#1714 nationally
Torrance leads in median household income ($109,554 vs $85,459). Oakland leads in cost of living index (155 vs 195). Torrance leads in average commute (27.8 min vs 32.1 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Oakland, CA | Torrance, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 62 (#1880) | 64.2 (#1714) |
| Population | 433,823 | 139,224 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $717,798 | $1,117,906 |
| Median Household Income | $85,459 | $109,554 |
| Average Commute | 32.1 min | 27.8 min |
| Walk Score | 73 | 67 |
| Crime Level | High | 8.5 |
| School Rating | 4.8 | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 155 | 195 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+53.6 | D+32.9 |
D-
62 Score
Oakland, CA
Gritty, diverse, and full of culture
Median Home
$717,798
Population
433,823
Crime
High
Schools
C
Pacific
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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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