Long Beach, 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.
Long Beach
62.3
#1863 nationally
Torrance
64.2
#1714 nationally
Torrance leads in median household income ($109,554 vs $69,471). Long Beach leads in cost of living index (142 vs 195). Torrance leads in average commute (27.8 min vs 28.4 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Long Beach, CA | Torrance, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 62.3 (#1863) | 64.2 (#1714) |
| Population | 466,742 | 139,224 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $860,012 | $1,117,906 |
| Median Household Income | $69,471 | $109,554 |
| Average Commute | 28.4 min | 27.8 min |
| Walk Score | 67 | 67 |
| Crime Level | Moderate-High | 8.5 |
| School Rating | 5.2 | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 142 | 195 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+32.9 | D+32.9 |
D-
62.3 Score
Long Beach, CA
Aquatic playground of Southern California
Median Home
$860,012
Population
466,742
Crime
Moderate-High
Schools
C
Pacific
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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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