Pasadena, TX 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.
Pasadena
75.2
#490 nationally
Torrance
64.2
#1714 nationally
Pasadena leads in cost of living index (94 vs 195). Torrance leads in crime level (8.5 vs 15.5). Torrance leads in median household income ($109,554 vs $64,698).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Pasadena, TX | Torrance, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 75.2 (#490) | 64.2 (#1714) |
| Population | 146,716 | 139,224 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $218,827 | $1,117,906 |
| Median Household Income | $64,698 | $109,554 |
| Average Commute | 25.7 min | 27.8 min |
| Walk Score | 43 | 67 |
| Crime Level | 15.5 | 8.5 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 94 | 195 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+5.5 | D+32.9 |
C
75.2 Score
Pasadena, TX
Mid-size Texas city with community character
Median Home
$218,827
Population
146,716
Crime
High
Walk Score
43
Southwest
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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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