Phoenix, AZ vs Torrington, CT
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.
Phoenix
66.7
#1514 nationally
Torrington
75.8
#420 nationally
Phoenix leads in walk score (41 vs 36). Torrington leads in cost of living index (102 vs 106). Torrington leads in median household income ($66,616 vs $65,891).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Phoenix, AZ | Torrington, CT |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 66.7 (#1514) | 75.8 (#420) |
| Population | 1,650,070 | 35,550 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $408,770 | $303,023 |
| Median Household Income | $65,891 | $66,616 |
| Average Commute | 26.7 min | 26.8 min |
| Walk Score | 41 | 36 |
| Crime Level | Moderate-High | 2.2 |
| School Rating | 5.8 | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 106 | 102 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+3.5 | N/A |
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66.7 Score
Phoenix, AZ
Valley of the Sun with explosive growth
Median Home
$408,770
Population
1,650,070
Crime
Moderate-High
Schools
C+
Southwest
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75.8 Score
Torrington, CT
Small Connecticut city with local appeal
Median Home
$303,023
Population
35,550
Crime
Low
Walk Score
36
Northeast
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