Head-to-Head · City Comparison
Orlando, FL
VS
Torrance, CA
🏆 Torrance leads 12 of 21 categories
Orlando
Florida
9
wins
Cost of Living Index
101.1⚠ High ✓ Cheaper
Median Household Income
$66,292
Violent Crime Index
220⚠ High
Population
307,738 ✓ Larger
Torrance
California
12
wins
Cost of Living Index
115.5⚠ High
Median Household Income
$109,554 ✓ Higher
Violent Crime Index
82 ✓ Safer
Population
145,454
Pros & Cons
Auto-generated from official data — head-to-head differences and gaps vs the national average.
Orlando, FL
Pros
Homes cost $630k less ($332,700 vs $962,300)
Rent averages $623/mo less ($1,509 vs $2,132)
14% cheaper overall cost of living than Torrance
Milder winters — January highs near 72°F vs 67°F
Smaller class sizes — 18.0:1 student-teacher ratio
Cons
Median income trails Torrance by $43,262/yr
Violent crime (835.8/100k) is above the U.S. average of 380
Property crime (4028.5/100k) runs high vs the U.S. average
Torrance, CA
Pros
Households earn $43,262 more per year on average
63% less violent crime than Orlando
More college-educated — 52.7% hold a bachelor's or higher
Cooler summers — July highs near 76°F vs 92°F
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 Orlando
Key Differences at a Glance
Orlando
Cost of Living
14% cheaper
COL index 101.1 vs 115.5 (100 = US avg)
Orlando
Median Home Value
$630k less
$332,700 vs $962,300
Orlando
Summer Heat
16.4°F warmer
July avg high 92.0°F vs 75.6°F
Torrance
Median Income
$43,262
$109,554 vs $66,292/yr
Torrance
Violent Crime
63% lower
311.2 vs 835.8 per 100k
Full Data Comparison
| Metric | Orlando, FL | Torrance, CA |
|---|---|---|
| 💰 Cost of Living | ||
| Cost of Living Index National avg = 100 · lower = cheaper | 101.1⚠ High ✓ Cheaper | 115.5⚠ High |
| Median Home Value | $332,700⚠ High ✓ Lower | $962,300⚠ High |
| Median Monthly Rent | $1,509⚠ High ✓ Lower | $2,132⚠ High |
| 📈 Income & Economy | ||
| Median Household Income | $66,292 | $109,554 ✓ Higher |
| Unemployment Rate | 5.2%⚠ High ✓ Lower | 5.3%⚠ High |
| Avg Commute Minutes each way | 26.9 min ✓ Shorter | 27.8 min⚠ High |
| Work From Home % | 12.1% | 15.9% ✓ Higher |
| 🔒 Safety | ||
| Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer · 60% violent / 40% property | 209⚠ High | 102⚠ High ✓ Safer |
| Violent Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer | 220⚠ High | 82 ✓ Safer |
| Property Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer | 192⚠ High | 132⚠ High ✓ Safer |
| 🎓 Education | ||
| School Quality 100 = national avg · grad rate, staffing & attainment | B+ (104) | B+ (107) ✓ Better |
| Student-Teacher Ratio Lower = smaller classes | 18.0:1 ✓ Smaller | 25.1:1 |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 41.7% | 52.7% ✓ Higher |
| High School or Higher | 91.4% | 95.0% ✓ Higher |
| School District Name only — no quality rating available | ORANGE | Torrance Unified |
| 🌤 Weather | ||
| Avg High — January | 71.8°F ✓ Warmer | 66.6°F |
| Avg High — July | 92.0°F ✓ Warmer | 75.6°F |
| Annual Precipitation | 51.4" | 13.8" ✓ Drier |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0" | 0.0" |
| 👥 Demographics | ||
| Population | 307,738 ✓ Larger | 145,454 |
| Median Age | 34.7 | 42.9 ✓ Older |
| Homeownership Rate | 39.2% | 54.8% ✓ Higher |
| Under 18 | 20.8% | 20.8% |
| Over 65 | 10.8% | 17.5% ✓ More |
Frequently Asked Questions
Orlando's cost of living index is 101.1 vs Torrance's 115.5 (US average = 100).
Orlando is 14% less expensive overall.
Based on the 21 decided categories above, Torrance leads 12 of 21 categories. Orlando wins 9 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 Orlando to Torrance or relocating the other way, focus on the biggest gaps: housing ($332,700 vs $962,300 median home), income ($66,292 vs $109,554), safety, and schools — all covered in the full table above.
Orlando, FL and Torrance, CA are about 2,214 miles apart (straight-line distance). Driving distance will be longer depending on the route.