Arvada, CO 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.
Arvada
66.8
#1495 nationally
Torrance
64.2
#1714 nationally
Torrance leads in walk score (67 vs 35). Arvada leads in cost of living index (138 vs 195). Arvada leads in crime level (7.8 vs 8.5).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Arvada, CO | Torrance, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 66.8 (#1495) | 64.2 (#1714) |
| Population | 121,414 | 139,224 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $605,230 | $1,117,906 |
| Median Household Income | $106,014 | $109,554 |
| Average Commute | 26.9 min | 27.8 min |
| Walk Score | 35 | 67 |
| Crime Level | 7.8 | 8.5 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 138 | 195 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+19.5 | D+32.9 |
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66.8 Score
Arvada, CO
Mid-size Colorado city with community character
Median Home
$605,230
Population
121,414
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
35
West
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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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