Surprise, 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.
Surprise
71
#1038 nationally
Torrington
75.8
#420 nationally
Torrington leads in walk score (36 vs 21). Torrington leads in crime level (2.2 vs 3.0). Surprise leads in median household income ($87,756 vs $66,616).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Surprise, AZ | Torrington, CT |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 71 (#1038) | 75.8 (#420) |
| Population | 158,285 | 35,550 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $419,342 | $303,023 |
| Median Household Income | $87,756 | $66,616 |
| Average Commute | 30.5 min | 26.8 min |
| Walk Score | 21 | 36 |
| Crime Level | 3.0 | 2.2 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 115 | 102 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+3.5 | N/A |
C-
71 Score
Surprise, AZ
Mid-size Arizona city with community character
Median Home
$419,342
Population
158,285
Crime
Low
Walk Score
21
Southwest
View Surprise, AZ →
C
75.8 Score
Torrington, CT
Small Connecticut city with local appeal
Median Home
$303,023
Population
35,550
Crime
Low
Walk Score
36
Northeast
View Torrington, CT →
Try a different matchup
Swap Surprise for: