Roanoke, VA 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.
Roanoke
69.5
#1203 nationally
Torrance
64.2
#1714 nationally
Torrance leads in median household income ($109,554 vs $51,523). Roanoke leads in cost of living index (95 vs 195). Torrance leads in crime level (8.5 vs 17.0).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Roanoke, VA | Torrance, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 69.5 (#1203) | 64.2 (#1714) |
| Population | 97,171 | 139,224 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $283,969 | $1,117,906 |
| Median Household Income | $51,523 | $109,554 |
| Average Commute | 20.9 min | 27.8 min |
| Walk Score | 39 | 67 |
| Crime Level | 17.0 | 8.5 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 95 | 195 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+23.6 | D+32.9 |
D+
69.5 Score
Roanoke, VA
Virginia community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$283,969
Population
97,171
Crime
High
Walk Score
39
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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