Head-to-Head · City Comparison
Torrance, CA
VS
Yonkers, NY
🏆 Torrance leads 14 of 22 categories
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
Yonkers
New York
8
wins
Cost of Living Index
112.5⚠ High ✓ Cheaper
Median Household Income
$78,208
Violent Crime Index
82
Population
209,780 ✓ Larger
Pros & Cons
Auto-generated from official data — head-to-head differences and gaps vs the national average.
Torrance, CA
Pros
Households earn $31,346 more per year on average
Stronger job market — unemployment is 1.3 pts lower (5.3%)
More college-educated — 52.7% hold a bachelor's or higher
Commutes run 7 min shorter each way
Milder winters — January highs near 67°F vs 40°F
Cooler summers — July highs near 76°F vs 86°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)
Property crime (2775.8/100k) runs high vs the U.S. average
Yonkers, NY
Pros
Homes cost $506k less ($456,500 vs $962,300)
Rent averages $473/mo less ($1,659 vs $2,132)
Smaller class sizes — 17.1:1 student-teacher ratio
3% cheaper overall cost of living than Torrance
Cons
Median income trails Torrance by $31,346/yr
Living costs are well above the U.S. average (index 112.5)
Higher unemployment (6.6% vs 5.3%)
Longer commutes — 34.8 min average each way
Key Differences at a Glance
Torrance
Median Income
$31,346
$109,554 vs $78,208/yr
Torrance
Unemployment
1.3 pp lower
5.3% vs 6.6% unemployment
Yonkers
Cost of Living
3% cheaper
COL index 112.5 vs 115.5 (100 = US avg)
Yonkers
Median Home Value
$506k less
$456,500 vs $962,300
Yonkers
Summer Heat
10.0°F warmer
July avg high 85.6°F vs 75.6°F
Full Data Comparison
| Metric | Torrance, CA | Yonkers, NY |
|---|---|---|
| 💰 Cost of Living | ||
| Cost of Living Index National avg = 100 · lower = cheaper | 115.5⚠ High | 112.5⚠ High ✓ Cheaper |
| Median Home Value | $962,300⚠ High | $456,500⚠ High ✓ Lower |
| Median Monthly Rent | $2,132⚠ High | $1,659⚠ High ✓ Lower |
| 📈 Income & Economy | ||
| Median Household Income | $109,554 ✓ Higher | $78,208 |
| Unemployment Rate | 5.3%⚠ High ✓ Lower | 6.6%⚠ High |
| Avg Commute Minutes each way | 27.8 min⚠ High ✓ Shorter | 34.8 min⚠ High |
| Work From Home % | 15.9% ✓ Higher | 9.3% |
| 🔒 Safety | ||
| Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer · 60% violent / 40% property | 102⚠ High | 69 ✓ Safer |
| Violent Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer | 82 | 82 |
| Property Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer | 132⚠ High | 48 ✓ Safer |
| 🎓 Education | ||
| School Quality 100 = national avg · grad rate, staffing & attainment | B+ (107) ✓ Better | B (99) |
| Student-Teacher Ratio Lower = smaller classes | 25.1:1 | 17.1:1 ✓ Smaller |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 52.7% ✓ Higher | 35.5% |
| High School or Higher | 95.0% ✓ Higher | 83.8% |
| School District Name only — no quality rating available | Torrance Unified | YONKERS CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT |
| 🌤 Weather | ||
| Avg High — January | 66.6°F ✓ Warmer | 39.8°F |
| Avg High — July | 75.6°F | 85.6°F ✓ Warmer |
| Annual Precipitation | 13.8" ✓ Drier | 51.2" |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0" ✓ Less | 32.7" |
| 👥 Demographics | ||
| Population | 145,454 | 209,780 ✓ Larger |
| Median Age | 42.9 ✓ Older | 39.1 |
| Homeownership Rate | 54.8% ✓ Higher | 48.3% |
| Under 18 | 20.8% | 20.8% |
| Over 65 | 17.5% ✓ More | 16.9% |
Frequently Asked Questions
Torrance's cost of living index is 115.5 vs Yonkers's 112.5 (US average = 100).
Yonkers is 3% less expensive overall.
Based on the 22 decided categories above, Torrance leads 14 of 22 categories. Torrance wins 14 and Yonkers wins 8. 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 Yonkers or relocating the other way, focus on the biggest gaps: housing ($962,300 vs $456,500 median home), income ($109,554 vs $78,208), safety, and schools — all covered in the full table above.
Torrance, CA and Yonkers, NY are about 2,464 miles apart (straight-line distance). Driving distance will be longer depending on the route.