St. Louis, MO 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.
St. Louis
77
#293 nationally
Torrance
64.2
#1714 nationally
St. Louis leads in cost of living index (86 vs 195). Torrance leads in median household income ($109,554 vs $51,591). St. Louis leads in average commute (24.8 min vs 27.8 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | St. Louis, MO | Torrance, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 77 (#293) | 64.2 (#1714) |
| Population | 293,310 | 139,224 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $188,569 | $1,117,906 |
| Median Household Income | $51,591 | $109,554 |
| Average Commute | 24.8 min | 27.8 min |
| Walk Score | 62 | 67 |
| Crime Level | High | 8.5 |
| School Rating | 4.8 | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 86 | 195 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+64.7 | D+32.9 |
C+
77 Score
St. Louis, MO
Gateway to the West with urban charm
Median Home
$188,569
Population
293,310
Crime
High
Schools
C
Midwest
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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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