Torrance, CA vs Winchester, VA
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
Winchester
70.7
#1080 nationally
Winchester leads in cost of living index (111 vs 195). Torrance leads in median household income ($109,554 vs $62,495). Winchester leads in average commute (21.1 min vs 27.8 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Torrance, CA | Winchester, VA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 64.2 (#1714) | 70.7 (#1080) |
| Population | 139,224 | 27,617 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $1,117,906 | $403,554 |
| Median Household Income | $109,554 | $62,495 |
| Average Commute | 27.8 min | 21.1 min |
| Walk Score | 67 | 51 |
| Crime Level | 8.5 | 6.5 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 195 | 111 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+32.9 | R+28.4 |
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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C-
70.7 Score
Winchester, VA
Small Virginia city with local appeal
Median Home
$403,554
Population
27,617
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
51
Northeast
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