Head-to-Head · City Comparison
Riverview, FL
VS
Torrance, CA
🏆 Riverview leads 12 of 22 categories
Riverview
Florida
12
wins
Cost of Living Index
103.4⚠ High ✓ Cheaper
Median Household Income
$87,383
Violent Crime Index
35 ✓ Safer
Population
102,467
Torrance
California
10
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.
Riverview, FL
Pros
Homes cost $670k less ($292,700 vs $962,300)
58% less violent crime than Torrance
Violent crime is well below the national average (131.1 vs 380/100k)
Rent averages $375/mo less ($1,757 vs $2,132)
12% cheaper overall cost of living than Torrance
Milder winters — January highs near 72°F vs 67°F
Cons
Median income trails Torrance by $22,171/yr
Longer commutes — 34.5 min average each way
Torrance, CA
Pros
Households earn $22,171 more per year on average
More college-educated — 52.7% hold a bachelor's or higher
Commutes run 7 min shorter each way
Cooler summers — July highs near 76°F vs 91°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 12% higher than Riverview
Key Differences at a Glance
Riverview
Cost of Living
12% cheaper
COL index 103.4 vs 115.5 (100 = US avg)
Riverview
Violent Crime
58% lower
131.1 vs 311.2 per 100k
Riverview
Median Home Value
$670k less
$292,700 vs $962,300
Riverview
Summer Heat
15.3°F warmer
July avg high 90.9°F vs 75.6°F
Torrance
Median Income
$22,171
$109,554 vs $87,383/yr
Full Data Comparison
| Metric | Riverview, FL | Torrance, CA |
|---|---|---|
| 💰 Cost of Living | ||
| Cost of Living Index National avg = 100 · lower = cheaper | 103.4⚠ High ✓ Cheaper | 115.5⚠ High |
| Median Home Value | $292,700 ✓ Lower | $962,300⚠ High |
| Median Monthly Rent | $1,757⚠ High ✓ Lower | $2,132⚠ High |
| 📈 Income & Economy | ||
| Median Household Income | $87,383 | $109,554 ✓ Higher |
| Unemployment Rate | 5.6%⚠ High | 5.3%⚠ High ✓ Lower |
| Avg Commute Minutes each way | 34.5 min⚠ High | 27.8 min⚠ High ✓ Shorter |
| Work From Home % | 17.5% ✓ Higher | 15.9% |
| 🔒 Safety | ||
| Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer · 60% violent / 40% property | 29 ✓ Safer | 102⚠ High |
| Violent Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer | 35 ✓ Safer | 82 |
| Property Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer | 21 ✓ Safer | 132⚠ High |
| 🎓 Education | ||
| School Quality 100 = national avg · grad rate, staffing & attainment | B- (94) | B+ (107) ✓ Better |
| Student-Teacher Ratio Lower = smaller classes | 19.7:1 ✓ Smaller | 25.1:1 |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 32.2% | 52.7% ✓ Higher |
| High School or Higher | 91.7% | 95.0% ✓ Higher |
| School District Name only — no quality rating available | HILLSBOROUGH | Torrance Unified |
| 🌤 Weather | ||
| Avg High — January | 71.8°F ✓ Warmer | 66.6°F |
| Avg High — July | 90.9°F ✓ Warmer | 75.6°F |
| Annual Precipitation | 54.6" | 13.8" ✓ Drier |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0" | 0.0" |
| 👥 Demographics | ||
| Population | 102,467 | 145,454 ✓ Larger |
| Median Age | 36.3 | 42.9 ✓ Older |
| Homeownership Rate | 72.6% ✓ Higher | 54.8% |
| Under 18 | 25.7% ✓ More | 20.8% |
| Over 65 | 10.8% | 17.5% ✓ More |
Frequently Asked Questions
Riverview's cost of living index is 103.4 vs Torrance's 115.5 (US average = 100).
Riverview is 12% less expensive overall.
Based on the 22 decided categories above, Riverview leads 12 of 22 categories. Riverview wins 12 and Torrance wins 10. 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 Riverview to Torrance or relocating the other way, focus on the biggest gaps: housing ($292,700 vs $962,300 median home), income ($87,383 vs $109,554), safety, and schools — all covered in the full table above.
Riverview, FL and Torrance, CA are about 2,168 miles apart (straight-line distance). Driving distance will be longer depending on the route.