Head-to-Head · City Comparison
Torrance, CA
VS
West Jordan, UT
🏆 West Jordan leads 12 of 23 categories
Torrance
California
11
wins
Cost of Living Index
115.5⚠ High
Median Household Income
$109,554 ✓ Higher
Violent Crime Index
82
Population
145,454 ✓ Larger
West Jordan
Utah
12
wins
Cost of Living Index
98.5 ✓ Cheaper
Median Household Income
$99,002
Violent Crime Index
77 ✓ Safer
Population
116,383
Pros & Cons
Auto-generated from official data — head-to-head differences and gaps vs the national average.
Torrance, CA
Pros
More college-educated — 52.7% hold a bachelor's or higher
Milder winters — January highs near 67°F vs 40°F
Cooler summers — July highs near 76°F vs 94°F
Households earn $10,552 more per year on average
Cons
Pricier housing — median home is $962,300
Higher rents — median is $2,132/mo
Cost of living runs 17% higher than West Jordan
Living costs are well above the U.S. average (index 115.5)
West Jordan, UT
Pros
Homes cost $550k less ($412,100 vs $962,300)
Rent averages $643/mo less ($1,489 vs $2,132)
17% cheaper overall cost of living than Torrance
Stronger job market — unemployment is 1.1 pts lower (4.2%)
Commutes run 3 min shorter each way
Smaller class sizes — 21.7:1 student-teacher ratio
Cons
Median income trails Torrance by $10,552/yr
Snowy winters — about 56" of snow per year
Key Differences at a Glance
Torrance
Median Income
$10,552
$109,554 vs $99,002/yr
West Jordan
Cost of Living
17% cheaper
COL index 98.5 vs 115.5 (100 = US avg)
West Jordan
Violent Crime
5% lower
294.2 vs 311.2 per 100k
West Jordan
Median Home Value
$550k less
$412,100 vs $962,300
West Jordan
Unemployment
1.1 pp lower
4.2% vs 5.3% unemployment
West Jordan
Summer Heat
17.9°F warmer
July avg high 93.5°F vs 75.6°F
Full Data Comparison
| Metric | Torrance, CA | West Jordan, UT |
|---|---|---|
| 💰 Cost of Living | ||
| Cost of Living Index National avg = 100 · lower = cheaper | 115.5⚠ High | 98.5 ✓ Cheaper |
| Median Home Value | $962,300⚠ High | $412,100⚠ High ✓ Lower |
| Median Monthly Rent | $2,132⚠ High | $1,489⚠ High ✓ Lower |
| 📈 Income & Economy | ||
| Median Household Income | $109,554 ✓ Higher | $99,002 |
| Unemployment Rate | 5.3%⚠ High | 4.2%⚠ High ✓ Lower |
| Avg Commute Minutes each way | 27.8 min⚠ High | 24.6 min ✓ Shorter |
| Work From Home % | 15.9% ✓ Higher | 15.0% |
| 🔒 Safety | ||
| Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer · 60% violent / 40% property | 102⚠ High | 72 ✓ Safer |
| Violent Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer | 82 | 77 ✓ Safer |
| Property Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer | 132⚠ High | 65 ✓ Safer |
| 🎓 Education | ||
| School Quality 100 = national avg · grad rate, staffing & attainment | B+ (107) ✓ Better | C+ (89) |
| Student-Teacher Ratio Lower = smaller classes | 25.1:1 | 21.7:1 ✓ Smaller |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 52.7% ✓ Higher | 27.8% |
| High School or Higher | 95.0% ✓ Higher | 91.8% |
| School District Name only — no quality rating available | Torrance Unified | Jordan District |
| 🌤 Weather | ||
| Avg High — January | 66.6°F ✓ Warmer | 40.0°F |
| Avg High — July | 75.6°F | 93.5°F ✓ Warmer |
| Annual Precipitation | 13.8" ✓ Drier | 20.2" |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0" ✓ Less | 55.8" |
| 👥 Demographics | ||
| Population | 145,454 ✓ Larger | 116,383 |
| Median Age | 42.9 ✓ Older | 32.6 |
| Homeownership Rate | 54.8% | 77.4% ✓ Higher |
| Under 18 | 20.8% | 28.7% ✓ More |
| Over 65 | 17.5% ✓ More | 8.8% |
Frequently Asked Questions
Torrance's cost of living index is 115.5 vs West Jordan's 98.5 (US average = 100).
West Jordan is 17% less expensive overall.
Based on the 23 decided categories above, West Jordan leads 12 of 23 categories. Torrance wins 11 and West Jordan 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 Torrance to West Jordan or relocating the other way, focus on the biggest gaps: housing ($962,300 vs $412,100 median home), income ($109,554 vs $99,002), safety, and schools — all covered in the full table above.
Torrance, CA and West Jordan, UT are about 584 miles apart (straight-line distance). Driving distance will be longer depending on the route.