Santa Fe Springs, 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.
Santa Fe Springs
55
#1960 nationally
Torrance
64.2
#1714 nationally
Torrance leads in crime level (8.5 vs 24.8). Torrance leads in median household income ($109,554 vs $81,500). Santa Fe Springs leads in cost of living index (151 vs 195).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Santa Fe Springs, CA | Torrance, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 55 (#1960) | 64.2 (#1714) |
| Population | 20,174 | 139,224 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $784,501 | $1,117,906 |
| Median Household Income | $81,500 | $109,554 |
| Average Commute | 30.8 min | 27.8 min |
| Walk Score | N/A | 67 |
| Crime Level | 24.8 | 8.5 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 151 | 195 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+32.9 | D+32.9 |
Data coverage note: Santa Fe Springs is missing data for 1 metric that Torrance has. Scores with less coverage are penalized — see our methodology.
F
55 Score
Santa Fe Springs, CA
Small California city with local appeal
Median Home
$784,501
Population
20,174
Crime
High
Median Income
$81,500
Pacific
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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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