Head-to-Head · City Comparison
Roseville, CA
VS
Torrance, CA
🏆 Roseville leads 16 of 22 categories
Roseville
California
16
wins
Cost of Living Index
108.9⚠ High ✓ Cheaper
Median Household Income
$112,265 ✓ Higher
Violent Crime Index
58 ✓ Safer
Population
148,879 ✓ Larger
Torrance
California
6
wins
Cost of Living Index
115.5⚠ High
Median Household Income
$109,554
Violent Crime Index
82
Population
145,454
Pros & Cons
Auto-generated from official data — head-to-head differences and gaps vs the national average.
Roseville, CA
Pros
Homes cost $366k less ($596,700 vs $962,300)
30% less violent crime than Torrance
Violent crime is well below the national average (219.2 vs 380/100k)
Stronger job market — unemployment is 0.8 pts lower (4.5%)
Rent averages $192/mo less ($1,940 vs $2,132)
7% cheaper overall cost of living than Torrance
Cons
Nothing stands out — a close match here.
Torrance, CA
Pros
Cooler summers — July highs near 76°F vs 94°F
More college-educated — 52.7% hold a bachelor's or higher
Milder winters — January highs near 67°F vs 55°F
Cons
Pricier housing — median home is $962,300
Living costs are well above the U.S. average (index 115.5)
Property crime (2775.8/100k) runs high vs the U.S. average
Higher unemployment (5.3% vs 4.5%)
Key Differences at a Glance
Roseville
Cost of Living
7% cheaper
COL index 108.9 vs 115.5 (100 = US avg)
Roseville
Median Income
$2,711
$112,265 vs $109,554/yr
Roseville
Violent Crime
30% lower
219.2 vs 311.2 per 100k
Roseville
Median Home Value
$366k less
$596,700 vs $962,300
Roseville
Unemployment
0.8 pp lower
4.5% vs 5.3% unemployment
Roseville
Summer Heat
18.0°F warmer
July avg high 93.6°F vs 75.6°F
Full Data Comparison
| Metric | Roseville, CA | Torrance, CA |
|---|---|---|
| 💰 Cost of Living | ||
| Cost of Living Index National avg = 100 · lower = cheaper | 108.9⚠ High ✓ Cheaper | 115.5⚠ High |
| Median Home Value | $596,700⚠ High ✓ Lower | $962,300⚠ High |
| Median Monthly Rent | $1,940⚠ High ✓ Lower | $2,132⚠ High |
| 📈 Income & Economy | ||
| Median Household Income | $112,265 ✓ Higher | $109,554 |
| Unemployment Rate | 4.5%⚠ High ✓ Lower | 5.3%⚠ High |
| Avg Commute Minutes each way | 27.7 min⚠ High ✓ Shorter | 27.8 min⚠ High |
| Work From Home % | 19.1% ✓ Higher | 15.9% |
| 🔒 Safety | ||
| Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer · 60% violent / 40% property | 62 ✓ Safer | 102⚠ High |
| Violent Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer | 58 ✓ Safer | 82 |
| Property Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer | 68 ✓ Safer | 132⚠ High |
| 🎓 Education | ||
| School Quality 100 = national avg · grad rate, staffing & attainment | B (99) | B+ (107) ✓ Better |
| Student-Teacher Ratio Lower = smaller classes | 21.6:1 ✓ Smaller | 25.1:1 |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 44.4% | 52.7% ✓ Higher |
| High School or Higher | 95.5% ✓ Higher | 95.0% |
| School District Name only — no quality rating available | Roseville City Elementary | Torrance Unified |
| 🌤 Weather | ||
| Avg High — January | 55.0°F | 66.6°F ✓ Warmer |
| Avg High — July | 93.6°F ✓ Warmer | 75.6°F |
| Annual Precipitation | 20.2" | 13.8" ✓ Drier |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0" | 0.0" |
| 👥 Demographics | ||
| Population | 148,879 ✓ Larger | 145,454 |
| Median Age | 39.8 | 42.9 ✓ Older |
| Homeownership Rate | 68.1% ✓ Higher | 54.8% |
| Under 18 | 22.7% ✓ More | 20.8% |
| Over 65 | 17.1% | 17.5% ✓ More |
Frequently Asked Questions
Roseville's cost of living index is 108.9 vs Torrance's 115.5 (US average = 100).
Roseville is 7% less expensive overall.
Based on the 22 decided categories above, Roseville leads 16 of 22 categories. Roseville wins 16 and Torrance wins 6. 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 Roseville to Torrance or relocating the other way, focus on the biggest gaps: housing ($596,700 vs $962,300 median home), income ($112,265 vs $109,554), safety, and schools — all covered in the full table above.
Roseville, CA and Torrance, CA are about 379 miles apart (straight-line distance). Driving distance will be longer depending on the route.