Hurricane, UT 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.
Hurricane
65.5
#1630 nationally
Torrance
64.2
#1714 nationally
Hurricane leads in cost of living index (111 vs 195). Torrance leads in median household income ($109,554 vs $64,182). Hurricane leads in crime level (5.6 vs 8.5).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Hurricane, UT | Torrance, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 65.5 (#1630) | 64.2 (#1714) |
| Population | 23,959 | 139,224 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $504,441 | $1,117,906 |
| Median Household Income | $64,182 | $109,554 |
| Average Commute | 22.2 min | 27.8 min |
| Walk Score | N/A | 67 |
| Crime Level | 5.6 | 8.5 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 111 | 195 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+52.3 | D+32.9 |
Data coverage note: Hurricane is missing data for 1 metric that Torrance has. Scores with less coverage are penalized — see our methodology.
D
65.5 Score
Hurricane, UT
Small Utah city with local appeal
Median Home
$504,441
Population
23,959
Crime
Moderate-Low
Median Income
$64,182
West
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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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