| | Torrance, CA | Beaverton, OR | United States |
| Overall | 161.7 | 128.1 | 100 |
| Food & Groceries | 105.4 | 102.8 | 100 |
| Health | 90.2 | 90.2 | 100 |
| Housing | 348.6 | 167.7 | 100 |
| Median Home Cost | $1,038,700 | $508,700 | $338,100 |
| Utilities | 9,200.0% | 8,050.0% | 10,000.0% |
| Transportation | 153.9 | 125.4 | 100 |
| Miscellaneous | 133.8 | 136.7 | 100 |
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Reviews for Torrance 
15 Reviews
I'll admit it, I'm biased. So, I can't say what's a lot or a little without outside sources for the most part. I was born and raised in Torrance. I've lived here for 20+ More
I have lived in Torrance for 19 years. I was fortunate enough to move here before housing prices skyrocketed in the early 2000's. I live in the middle of Torrance and as More
Due to global warming, the climate has gotten warmer longer. More
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Reviews for Beaverton 25 Reviews
Beaverton is a great place to live and raise a family. It's gotten much more expensive and much more congested, but so has the rest of the country. Overall, it's still More
used to be fantastic! moved here 25 years ago. at that time beaverton schools were 2nd in the nation. cost of living was low, great paying jobs, and low traffic. Liberal More
Looks like we will be making Oregon our home. Where are some places that are up and coming with cute downtown, or possibly could be? Lower housing prices, but you can More
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