Pullman, WA 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.
Pullman
72.5
#882 nationally
Torrance
64.2
#1714 nationally
Torrance leads in median household income ($109,554 vs $41,479). Pullman leads in crime level (3.6 vs 8.5). Pullman leads in average commute (13.6 min vs 27.8 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Pullman, WA | Torrance, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 72.5 (#882) | 64.2 (#1714) |
| Population | 32,863 | 139,224 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $435,863 | $1,117,906 |
| Median Household Income | $41,479 | $109,554 |
| Average Commute | 13.6 min | 27.8 min |
| Walk Score | 42 | 67 |
| Crime Level | 3.6 | 8.5 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 118 | 195 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+9.0 | D+32.9 |
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72.5 Score
Pullman, WA
Small Washington city with local appeal
Median Home
$435,863
Population
32,863
Crime
Low
Walk Score
42
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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