Barstow, CA 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.
Barstow
67.4
#1421 nationally
Torrance
64.2
#1714 nationally
Torrance leads in crime level (8.5 vs 30.4). Torrance leads in median household income ($109,554 vs $52,200). Barstow leads in cost of living index (104 vs 195).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Barstow, CA | Torrance, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 67.4 (#1421) | 64.2 (#1714) |
| Population | 24,964 | 139,224 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $266,998 | $1,117,906 |
| Median Household Income | $52,200 | $109,554 |
| Average Commute | 27.9 min | 27.8 min |
| Walk Score | 40 | 67 |
| Crime Level | 30.4 | 8.5 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 104 | 195 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+2.1 | D+32.9 |
D+
67.4 Score
Barstow, CA
Small California city with local appeal
Median Home
$266,998
Population
24,964
Crime
Very High
Walk Score
40
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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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