Terrell, TX 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.
Terrell
70
#1148 nationally
Torrance
64.2
#1714 nationally
Terrell leads in cost of living index (94 vs 195). Torrance leads in median household income ($109,554 vs $61,513). Terrell leads in average commute (24.7 min vs 27.8 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Terrell, TX | Torrance, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 70 (#1148) | 64.2 (#1714) |
| Population | 21,480 | 139,224 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $282,678 | $1,117,906 |
| Median Household Income | $61,513 | $109,554 |
| Average Commute | 24.7 min | 27.8 min |
| Walk Score | N/A | 67 |
| Crime Level | 8.4 | 8.5 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 94 | 195 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+27.9 | D+32.9 |
Data coverage note: Terrell is missing data for 1 metric that Torrance has. Scores with less coverage are penalized — see our methodology.
C-
70 Score
Terrell, TX
Small Texas city with local appeal
Median Home
$282,678
Population
21,480
Crime
Moderate
Median Income
$61,513
Southwest
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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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