Palmdale, 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.
Palmdale
58
#1956 nationally
Torrance
64.2
#1714 nationally
Torrance leads in walk score (67 vs 24). Torrance leads in crime level (8.5 vs 15.1). Palmdale leads in cost of living index (130 vs 195).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Palmdale, CA | Torrance, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 58 (#1956) | 64.2 (#1714) |
| Population | 161,404 | 139,224 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $503,499 | $1,117,906 |
| Median Household Income | $78,414 | $109,554 |
| Average Commute | 41.3 min | 27.8 min |
| Walk Score | 24 | 67 |
| Crime Level | 15.1 | 8.5 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 130 | 195 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+32.9 | D+32.9 |
F
58 Score
Palmdale, CA
Mid-size California city with community character
Median Home
$503,499
Population
161,404
Crime
High
Walk Score
24
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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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