Head-to-Head · City Comparison
Antioch, CA
VS
Torrance, CA
🏆 Torrance leads 16 of 22 categories
Antioch
California
6
wins
Cost of Living Index
118.2⚠ High
Median Household Income
$90,709
Violent Crime Index
160⚠ High
Population
115,016
Torrance
California
16
wins
Cost of Living Index
115.5⚠ High ✓ Cheaper
Median Household Income
$109,554 ✓ Higher
Violent Crime Index
82 ✓ Safer
Population
145,454 ✓ Larger
Pros & Cons
Auto-generated from official data — head-to-head differences and gaps vs the national average.
Antioch, CA
Pros
Homes cost $391k less ($570,900 vs $962,300)
Smaller class sizes — 21.5:1 student-teacher ratio
Cons
Violent crime (606.8/100k) is above the U.S. average of 380
Living costs are well above the U.S. average (index 118.2)
Median income trails Torrance by $18,845/yr
Property crime (3193.5/100k) runs high vs the U.S. average
Torrance, CA
Pros
49% less violent crime than Antioch
Commutes run 17 min shorter each way
Stronger job market — unemployment is 2.6 pts lower (5.3%)
More college-educated — 52.7% hold a bachelor's or higher
Households earn $18,845 more per year on average
Cooler summers — July highs near 76°F vs 91°F
Cons
Pricier housing — median home is $962,300
Living costs are well above the U.S. average (index 115.5)
Property crime (2775.8/100k) runs high vs the U.S. average
Key Differences at a Glance
Antioch
Median Home Value
$391k less
$570,900 vs $962,300
Antioch
Summer Heat
15.8°F warmer
July avg high 91.4°F vs 75.6°F
Torrance
Cost of Living
3% cheaper
COL index 115.5 vs 118.2 (100 = US avg)
Torrance
Median Income
$18,845
$109,554 vs $90,709/yr
Torrance
Violent Crime
49% lower
311.2 vs 606.8 per 100k
Torrance
Unemployment
2.6 pp lower
5.3% vs 7.9% unemployment
Full Data Comparison
| Metric | Antioch, CA | Torrance, CA |
|---|---|---|
| 💰 Cost of Living | ||
| Cost of Living Index National avg = 100 · lower = cheaper | 118.2⚠ High | 115.5⚠ High ✓ Cheaper |
| Median Home Value | $570,900⚠ High ✓ Lower | $962,300⚠ High |
| Median Monthly Rent | $2,150⚠ High | $2,132⚠ High ✓ Lower |
| 📈 Income & Economy | ||
| Median Household Income | $90,709 | $109,554 ✓ Higher |
| Unemployment Rate | 7.9%⚠ High | 5.3%⚠ High ✓ Lower |
| Avg Commute Minutes each way | 44.9 min⚠ High | 27.8 min⚠ High ✓ Shorter |
| Work From Home % | 10.7% | 15.9% ✓ Higher |
| 🔒 Safety | ||
| Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer · 60% violent / 40% property | 157⚠ High | 102⚠ High ✓ Safer |
| Violent Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer | 160⚠ High | 82 ✓ Safer |
| Property Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer | 152⚠ High | 132⚠ High ✓ Safer |
| 🎓 Education | ||
| School Quality 100 = national avg · grad rate, staffing & attainment | C (80) | B+ (107) ✓ Better |
| Student-Teacher Ratio Lower = smaller classes | 21.5:1 ✓ Smaller | 25.1:1 |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 23.0% | 52.7% ✓ Higher |
| High School or Higher | 85.6% | 95.0% ✓ Higher |
| School District Name only — no quality rating available | Antioch Unified | Torrance Unified |
| 🌤 Weather | ||
| Avg High — January | 55.7°F | 66.6°F ✓ Warmer |
| Avg High — July | 91.4°F ✓ Warmer | 75.6°F |
| Annual Precipitation | 12.6" ✓ Drier | 13.8" |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0" | 0.0" |
| 👥 Demographics | ||
| Population | 115,016 | 145,454 ✓ Larger |
| Median Age | 37.2 | 42.9 ✓ Older |
| Homeownership Rate | 61.5% ✓ Higher | 54.8% |
| Under 18 | 23.8% ✓ More | 20.8% |
| Over 65 | 13.5% | 17.5% ✓ More |
Frequently Asked Questions
Antioch's cost of living index is 118.2 vs Torrance's 115.5 (US average = 100).
Torrance is 3% less expensive overall.
Based on the 22 decided categories above, Torrance leads 16 of 22 categories. Antioch wins 6 and Torrance wins 16. The right choice depends on your priorities — use the Pros & Cons and full table above to weigh what matters to you.
Whether you're moving from Antioch to Torrance or relocating the other way, focus on the biggest gaps: housing ($570,900 vs $962,300 median home), income ($90,709 vs $109,554), safety, and schools — all covered in the full table above.
Antioch, CA and Torrance, CA are about 345 miles apart (straight-line distance). Driving distance will be longer depending on the route.