Head-to-Head · City Comparison
Torrance, CA
VS
Yuma, AZ
🏆 Yuma leads 12 of 22 categories
Torrance
California
10
wins
Cost of Living Index
115.5⚠ High
Median Household Income
$109,554 ✓ Higher
Violent Crime Index
82 ✓ Safer
Population
145,454 ✓ Larger
Yuma
Arizona
12
wins
Cost of Living Index
93.4 ✓ Cheaper
Median Household Income
$59,312
Violent Crime Index
111⚠ High
Population
96,314
Pros & Cons
Auto-generated from official data — head-to-head differences and gaps vs the national average.
Torrance, CA
Pros
Households earn $50,242 more per year on average
27% less violent crime than Yuma
More college-educated — 52.7% hold a bachelor's or higher
Stronger job market — unemployment is 2.4 pts lower (5.3%)
Cooler summers — July highs near 76°F vs 107°F
Cons
Pricier housing — median home is $962,300
Higher rents — median is $2,132/mo
Cost of living runs 22% higher than Yuma
Living costs are well above the U.S. average (index 115.5)
Yuma, AZ
Pros
Homes cost $776k less ($186,500 vs $962,300)
Rent averages $1104/mo less ($1,028 vs $2,132)
22% cheaper overall cost of living than Torrance
Commutes run 11 min shorter each way
Living costs sit below the national average (index 93.4)
Smaller class sizes — 19.6:1 student-teacher ratio
Cons
Median income trails Torrance by $50,242/yr
Higher unemployment (7.7% vs 5.3%)
Hot summers — July highs average 107°F
Key Differences at a Glance
Torrance
Median Income
$50,242
$109,554 vs $59,312/yr
Torrance
Violent Crime
27% lower
311.2 vs 423.6 per 100k
Torrance
Unemployment
2.4 pp lower
5.3% vs 7.7% unemployment
Yuma
Cost of Living
22% cheaper
COL index 93.4 vs 115.5 (100 = US avg)
Yuma
Median Home Value
$776k less
$186,500 vs $962,300
Yuma
Summer Heat
31.1°F warmer
July avg high 106.7°F vs 75.6°F
Full Data Comparison
| Metric | Torrance, CA | Yuma, AZ |
|---|---|---|
| 💰 Cost of Living | ||
| Cost of Living Index National avg = 100 · lower = cheaper | 115.5⚠ High | 93.4 ✓ Cheaper |
| Median Home Value | $962,300⚠ High | $186,500 ✓ Lower |
| Median Monthly Rent | $2,132⚠ High | $1,028 ✓ Lower |
| 📈 Income & Economy | ||
| Median Household Income | $109,554 ✓ Higher | $59,312 |
| Unemployment Rate | 5.3%⚠ High ✓ Lower | 7.7%⚠ High |
| Avg Commute Minutes each way | 27.8 min⚠ High | 17.3 min ✓ Shorter |
| Work From Home % | 15.9% ✓ Higher | 6.6% |
| 🔒 Safety | ||
| Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer · 60% violent / 40% property | 102⚠ High | 91 ✓ Safer |
| Violent Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer | 82 ✓ Safer | 111⚠ High |
| Property Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer | 132⚠ High | 59 ✓ Safer |
| 🎓 Education | ||
| School Quality 100 = national avg · grad rate, staffing & attainment | B+ (107) ✓ Better | C- (70) |
| Student-Teacher Ratio Lower = smaller classes | 25.1:1 | 19.6:1 ✓ Smaller |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 52.7% ✓ Higher | 20.3% |
| High School or Higher | 95.0% ✓ Higher | 83.2% |
| School District Name only — no quality rating available | Torrance Unified | Yuma Elementary District (4499) |
| 🌤 Weather | ||
| Avg High — January | 66.6°F | 69.8°F ✓ Warmer |
| Avg High — July | 75.6°F | 106.7°F ✓ Warmer |
| Annual Precipitation | 13.8" | 3.7" ✓ Drier |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0" | 0.0" |
| 👥 Demographics | ||
| Population | 145,454 ✓ Larger | 96,314 |
| Median Age | 42.9 ✓ Older | 32.0 |
| Homeownership Rate | 54.8% | 64.3% ✓ Higher |
| Under 18 | 20.8% | 25.8% ✓ More |
| Over 65 | 17.5% ✓ More | 16.2% |
Frequently Asked Questions
Torrance's cost of living index is 115.5 vs Yuma's 93.4 (US average = 100).
Yuma is 22% less expensive overall.
Based on the 22 decided categories above, Yuma leads 12 of 22 categories. Torrance wins 10 and Yuma 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 Yuma or relocating the other way, focus on the biggest gaps: housing ($962,300 vs $186,500 median home), income ($109,554 vs $59,312), safety, and schools — all covered in the full table above.
Torrance, CA and Yuma, AZ are about 240 miles apart (straight-line distance). Driving distance will be longer depending on the route.