Cedar Park, 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.
Cedar Park
73.8
#669 nationally
Torrance
64.2
#1714 nationally
Cedar Park leads in crime level (2.6 vs 8.5). Torrance leads in walk score (67 vs 26). Cedar Park leads in cost of living index (121 vs 195).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Cedar Park, TX | Torrance, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 73.8 (#669) | 64.2 (#1714) |
| Population | 77,516 | 139,224 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $470,231 | $1,117,906 |
| Median Household Income | $118,903 | $109,554 |
| Average Commute | 26.9 min | 27.8 min |
| Walk Score | 26 | 67 |
| Crime Level | 2.6 | 8.5 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 121 | 195 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+2.5 | D+32.9 |
C
73.8 Score
Cedar Park, TX
Texas community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$470,231
Population
77,516
Crime
Low
Walk Score
26
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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