Head-to-Head · City Comparison
Edinburg, TX
VS
Torrance, CA
🏆 Torrance leads 12 of 23 categories
Edinburg
Texas
11
wins
Cost of Living Index
85.6 ✓ Cheaper
Median Household Income
$54,139
Violent Crime Index
71 ✓ Safer
Population
100,964
Torrance
California
12
wins
Cost of Living Index
115.5⚠ High
Median Household Income
$109,554 ✓ Higher
Violent Crime Index
82
Population
145,454 ✓ Larger
Pros & Cons
Auto-generated from official data — head-to-head differences and gaps vs the national average.
Edinburg, TX
Pros
Homes cost $803k less ($159,600 vs $962,300)
Rent averages $1212/mo less ($920 vs $2,132)
30% cheaper overall cost of living than Torrance
13% less violent crime than Torrance
Commutes run 8 min shorter each way
Living costs sit below the national average (index 85.6)
Cons
Median income trails Torrance by $55,415/yr
Higher unemployment (7.2% vs 5.3%)
Torrance, CA
Pros
Households earn $55,415 more per year on average
Stronger job market — unemployment is 1.9 pts lower (5.3%)
More college-educated — 52.7% hold a bachelor's or higher
Cooler summers — July highs near 76°F vs 97°F
Cons
Pricier housing — median home is $962,300
Higher rents — median is $2,132/mo
Cost of living runs 30% higher than Edinburg
Living costs are well above the U.S. average (index 115.5)
Key Differences at a Glance
Edinburg
Cost of Living
30% cheaper
COL index 85.6 vs 115.5 (100 = US avg)
Edinburg
Violent Crime
13% lower
269.6 vs 311.2 per 100k
Edinburg
Median Home Value
$803k less
$159,600 vs $962,300
Edinburg
Summer Heat
21.1°F warmer
July avg high 96.7°F vs 75.6°F
Torrance
Median Income
$55,415
$109,554 vs $54,139/yr
Torrance
Unemployment
1.9 pp lower
5.3% vs 7.2% unemployment
Full Data Comparison
| Metric | Edinburg, TX | Torrance, CA |
|---|---|---|
| 💰 Cost of Living | ||
| Cost of Living Index National avg = 100 · lower = cheaper | 85.6 ✓ Cheaper | 115.5⚠ High |
| Median Home Value | $159,600 ✓ Lower | $962,300⚠ High |
| Median Monthly Rent | $920 ✓ Lower | $2,132⚠ High |
| 📈 Income & Economy | ||
| Median Household Income | $54,139 | $109,554 ✓ Higher |
| Unemployment Rate | 7.2%⚠ High | 5.3%⚠ High ✓ Lower |
| Avg Commute Minutes each way | 19.8 min ✓ Shorter | 27.8 min⚠ High |
| Work From Home % | 9.3% | 15.9% ✓ Higher |
| 🔒 Safety | ||
| Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer · 60% violent / 40% property | 76 ✓ Safer | 102⚠ High |
| Violent Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer | 71 ✓ Safer | 82 |
| Property Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer | 84 ✓ Safer | 132⚠ High |
| 🎓 Education | ||
| School Quality 100 = national avg · grad rate, staffing & attainment | B- (95) | B+ (107) ✓ Better |
| Student-Teacher Ratio Lower = smaller classes | 14.7:1 ✓ Smaller | 25.1:1 |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 28.4% | 52.7% ✓ Higher |
| High School or Higher | 79.8% | 95.0% ✓ Higher |
| School District Name only — no quality rating available | EDINBURG CISD | Torrance Unified |
| 🌤 Weather | ||
| Avg High — January | 70.2°F ✓ Warmer | 66.6°F |
| Avg High — July | 96.7°F ✓ Warmer | 75.6°F |
| Annual Precipitation | 26.0" | 13.8" ✓ Drier |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.2" | 0.0" ✓ Less |
| 👥 Demographics | ||
| Population | 100,964 | 145,454 ✓ Larger |
| Median Age | 29.9 | 42.9 ✓ Older |
| Homeownership Rate | 53.6% | 54.8% ✓ Higher |
| Under 18 | 27.7% ✓ More | 20.8% |
| Over 65 | 9.5% | 17.5% ✓ More |
Frequently Asked Questions
Edinburg's cost of living index is 85.6 vs Torrance's 115.5 (US average = 100).
Edinburg is 30% less expensive overall.
Based on the 23 decided categories above, Torrance leads 12 of 23 categories. Edinburg wins 11 and Torrance wins 12. 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 Edinburg to Torrance or relocating the other way, focus on the biggest gaps: housing ($159,600 vs $962,300 median home), income ($54,139 vs $109,554), safety, and schools — all covered in the full table above.
Edinburg, TX and Torrance, CA are about 1,311 miles apart (straight-line distance). Driving distance will be longer depending on the route.