Roselle, NJ 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.
Roselle
63.3
#1782 nationally
Torrance
64.2
#1714 nationally
Roselle leads in cost of living index (116 vs 195). Roselle leads in crime level (5.3 vs 8.5). Torrance leads in median household income ($109,554 vs $75,264).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Roselle, NJ | Torrance, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 63.3 (#1782) | 64.2 (#1714) |
| Population | 22,342 | 139,224 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $520,191 | $1,117,906 |
| Median Household Income | $75,264 | $109,554 |
| Average Commute | 32.2 min | 27.8 min |
| Walk Score | N/A | 67 |
| Crime Level | 5.3 | 8.5 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 116 | 195 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+24.2 | D+32.9 |
Data coverage note: Roselle is missing data for 1 metric that Torrance has. Scores with less coverage are penalized — see our methodology.
D
63.3 Score
Roselle, NJ
Small New Jersey city with local appeal
Median Home
$520,191
Population
22,342
Crime
Moderate-Low
Median Income
$75,264
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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