Head-to-Head · City Comparison
Pueblo, CO
VS
Torrance, CA
🏆 Torrance leads 14 of 23 categories
Pueblo
Colorado
9
wins
Cost of Living Index
92.4 ✓ Cheaper
Median Household Income
$52,794
Violent Crime Index
375⚠ High
Population
111,430
Torrance
California
14
wins
Cost of Living Index
115.5⚠ High
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.
Pueblo, CO
Pros
Homes cost $765k less ($197,700 vs $962,300)
Rent averages $1192/mo less ($940 vs $2,132)
23% cheaper overall cost of living than Torrance
Commutes run 8 min shorter each way
Living costs sit below the national average (index 92.4)
Smaller class sizes — 16.7:1 student-teacher ratio
Cons
Median income trails Torrance by $56,760/yr
Violent crime (1424.1/100k) is above the U.S. average of 380
Property crime (4942.0/100k) runs high vs the U.S. average
Higher unemployment (6.6% vs 5.3%)
Torrance, CA
Pros
Households earn $56,760 more per year on average
78% less violent crime than Pueblo
More college-educated — 52.7% hold a bachelor's or higher
Stronger job market — unemployment is 1.3 pts lower (5.3%)
Milder winters — January highs near 67°F vs 48°F
Cooler summers — July highs near 76°F vs 93°F
Cons
Pricier housing — median home is $962,300
Higher rents — median is $2,132/mo
Cost of living runs 23% higher than Pueblo
Living costs are well above the U.S. average (index 115.5)
Key Differences at a Glance
Pueblo
Cost of Living
23% cheaper
COL index 92.4 vs 115.5 (100 = US avg)
Pueblo
Median Home Value
$765k less
$197,700 vs $962,300
Pueblo
Summer Heat
17.4°F warmer
July avg high 93.0°F vs 75.6°F
Torrance
Median Income
$56,760
$109,554 vs $52,794/yr
Torrance
Violent Crime
78% lower
311.2 vs 1424.1 per 100k
Torrance
Unemployment
1.3 pp lower
5.3% vs 6.6% unemployment
Full Data Comparison
| Metric | Pueblo, CO | Torrance, CA |
|---|---|---|
| 💰 Cost of Living | ||
| Cost of Living Index National avg = 100 · lower = cheaper | 92.4 ✓ Cheaper | 115.5⚠ High |
| Median Home Value | $197,700 ✓ Lower | $962,300⚠ High |
| Median Monthly Rent | $940 ✓ Lower | $2,132⚠ High |
| 📈 Income & Economy | ||
| Median Household Income | $52,794 | $109,554 ✓ Higher |
| Unemployment Rate | 6.6%⚠ High | 5.3%⚠ High ✓ Lower |
| Avg Commute Minutes each way | 19.7 min ✓ Shorter | 27.8 min⚠ High |
| Work From Home % | 5.4% | 15.9% ✓ Higher |
| 🔒 Safety | ||
| Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer · 60% violent / 40% property | 319⚠ High | 102⚠ High ✓ Safer |
| Violent Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer | 375⚠ High | 82 ✓ Safer |
| Property Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer | 235⚠ High | 132⚠ High ✓ Safer |
| 🎓 Education | ||
| School Quality 100 = national avg · grad rate, staffing & attainment | C+ (87) | B+ (107) ✓ Better |
| Student-Teacher Ratio Lower = smaller classes | 16.7:1 ✓ Smaller | 25.1:1 |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 21.8% | 52.7% ✓ Higher |
| High School or Higher | 88.5% | 95.0% ✓ Higher |
| School District Name only — no quality rating available | Pueblo School District No. 60 in the county of Pueblo and | Torrance Unified |
| 🌤 Weather | ||
| Avg High — January | 48.1°F | 66.6°F ✓ Warmer |
| Avg High — July | 93.0°F ✓ Warmer | 75.6°F |
| Annual Precipitation | 14.2" | 13.8" ✓ Drier |
| Annual Snowfall | 14.8" | 0.0" ✓ Less |
| 👥 Demographics | ||
| Population | 111,430 | 145,454 ✓ Larger |
| Median Age | 37.8 | 42.9 ✓ Older |
| Homeownership Rate | 59.0% ✓ Higher | 54.8% |
| Under 18 | 22.5% ✓ More | 20.8% |
| Over 65 | 18.3% ✓ More | 17.5% |
Frequently Asked Questions
Pueblo's cost of living index is 92.4 vs Torrance's 115.5 (US average = 100).
Pueblo is 23% less expensive overall.
Based on the 23 decided categories above, Torrance leads 14 of 23 categories. Pueblo wins 9 and Torrance wins 14. 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 Pueblo to Torrance or relocating the other way, focus on the biggest gaps: housing ($197,700 vs $962,300 median home), income ($52,794 vs $109,554), safety, and schools — all covered in the full table above.
Pueblo, CO and Torrance, CA are about 826 miles apart (straight-line distance). Driving distance will be longer depending on the route.