Torrance, CA vs Westbrook, ME
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.
Torrance
64.2
#1714 nationally
Westbrook
71
#1039 nationally
Torrance leads in walk score (67 vs 31). Westbrook leads in cost of living index (110 vs 195). Westbrook leads in crime level (4.8 vs 8.5).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Torrance, CA | Westbrook, ME |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 64.2 (#1714) | 71 (#1039) |
| Population | 139,224 | 20,564 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $1,117,906 | $464,730 |
| Median Household Income | $109,554 | $81,198 |
| Average Commute | 27.8 min | 20.9 min |
| Walk Score | 67 | 31 |
| Crime Level | 8.5 | 4.8 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 195 | 110 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+32.9 | D+36.3 |
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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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71 Score
Westbrook, ME
Small Maine city with local appeal
Median Home
$464,730
Population
20,564
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
31
Northeast
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