Head-to-Head · City Comparison
Goodyear, AZ
VS
Torrance, CA
🏆 Goodyear leads 14 of 22 categories
Goodyear
Arizona
14
wins
Cost of Living Index
101.2⚠ High ✓ Cheaper
Median Household Income
$97,307
Violent Crime Index
48 ✓ Safer
Population
97,542
Torrance
California
8
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.
Goodyear, AZ
Pros
Homes cost $566k less ($396,100 vs $962,300)
41% less violent crime than Torrance
Rent averages $421/mo less ($1,711 vs $2,132)
Violent crime is well below the national average (182.2 vs 380/100k)
14% cheaper overall cost of living than Torrance
Smaller class sizes — 19.9:1 student-teacher ratio
Cons
Median income trails Torrance by $12,247/yr
Hot summers — July highs average 107°F
Torrance, CA
Pros
Cooler summers — July highs near 76°F vs 107°F
More college-educated — 52.7% hold a bachelor's or higher
Households earn $12,247 more per year on average
Cons
Pricier housing — median home is $962,300
Higher rents — median is $2,132/mo
Living costs are well above the U.S. average (index 115.5)
Cost of living runs 14% higher than Goodyear
Key Differences at a Glance
Goodyear
Cost of Living
14% cheaper
COL index 101.2 vs 115.5 (100 = US avg)
Goodyear
Violent Crime
41% lower
182.2 vs 311.2 per 100k
Goodyear
Median Home Value
$566k less
$396,100 vs $962,300
Goodyear
Summer Heat
31.8°F warmer
July avg high 107.4°F vs 75.6°F
Torrance
Median Income
$12,247
$109,554 vs $97,307/yr
Full Data Comparison
| Metric | Goodyear, AZ | Torrance, CA |
|---|---|---|
| 💰 Cost of Living | ||
| Cost of Living Index National avg = 100 · lower = cheaper | 101.2⚠ High ✓ Cheaper | 115.5⚠ High |
| Median Home Value | $396,100⚠ High ✓ Lower | $962,300⚠ High |
| Median Monthly Rent | $1,711⚠ High ✓ Lower | $2,132⚠ High |
| 📈 Income & Economy | ||
| Median Household Income | $97,307 | $109,554 ✓ Higher |
| Unemployment Rate | 5.5%⚠ High | 5.3%⚠ High ✓ Lower |
| Avg Commute Minutes each way | 29.7 min⚠ High | 27.8 min⚠ High ✓ Shorter |
| Work From Home % | 16.2% ✓ Higher | 15.9% |
| 🔒 Safety | ||
| Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer · 60% violent / 40% property | 57 ✓ Safer | 102⚠ High |
| Violent Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer | 48 ✓ Safer | 82 |
| Property Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer | 70 ✓ Safer | 132⚠ High |
| 🎓 Education | ||
| School Quality 100 = national avg · grad rate, staffing & attainment | C+ (88) | B+ (107) ✓ Better |
| Student-Teacher Ratio Lower = smaller classes | 19.9:1 ✓ Smaller | 25.1:1 |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 33.7% | 52.7% ✓ Higher |
| High School or Higher | 92.5% | 95.0% ✓ Higher |
| School District Name only — no quality rating available | Incito Schools (91326) | Torrance Unified |
| 🌤 Weather | ||
| Avg High — January | 66.8°F ✓ Warmer | 66.6°F |
| Avg High — July | 107.4°F ✓ Warmer | 75.6°F |
| Annual Precipitation | 8.0" ✓ Drier | 13.8" |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0" | 0.0" |
| 👥 Demographics | ||
| Population | 97,542 | 145,454 ✓ Larger |
| Median Age | 40.4 | 42.9 ✓ Older |
| Homeownership Rate | 77.8% ✓ Higher | 54.8% |
| Under 18 | 22.8% ✓ More | 20.8% |
| Over 65 | 18.0% ✓ More | 17.5% |
Frequently Asked Questions
Goodyear's cost of living index is 101.2 vs Torrance's 115.5 (US average = 100).
Goodyear is 14% less expensive overall.
Based on the 22 decided categories above, Goodyear leads 14 of 22 categories. Goodyear wins 14 and Torrance wins 8. 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 Goodyear to Torrance or relocating the other way, focus on the biggest gaps: housing ($396,100 vs $962,300 median home), income ($97,307 vs $109,554), safety, and schools — all covered in the full table above.
Goodyear, AZ and Torrance, CA are about 347 miles apart (straight-line distance). Driving distance will be longer depending on the route.