Santa Clara, CA vs Torrington, CT
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.
Santa Clara
65.7
#1617 nationally
Torrington
75.8
#420 nationally
Santa Clara leads in median household income ($165,352 vs $66,616). Torrington leads in cost of living index (102 vs 241). Torrington leads in crime level (2.2 vs 5.0).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Santa Clara, CA | Torrington, CT |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 65.7 (#1617) | 75.8 (#420) |
| Population | 131,062 | 35,550 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $1,680,833 | $303,023 |
| Median Household Income | $165,352 | $66,616 |
| Average Commute | 23.6 min | 26.8 min |
| Walk Score | 58 | 36 |
| Crime Level | 5.0 | 2.2 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 241 | 102 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+40.0 | N/A |
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65.7 Score
Santa Clara, CA
Mid-size California city with community character
Median Home
$1,680,833
Population
131,062
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
58
Pacific
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75.8 Score
Torrington, CT
Small Connecticut city with local appeal
Median Home
$303,023
Population
35,550
Crime
Low
Walk Score
36
Northeast
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