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Torrance, CA vs Tacoma, WA

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Highlights
- The average commute for residents of Tacoma is 2.2% longer than it is for residents of Torrance.
- 26.4% fewer residents of Tacoma work from home compared to residents of Torrance.

Transportation
 Torrance, CATacoma, WAUnited States
 Commute Time283027
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 Commute Mode
 Torrance, CATacoma, WAUnited States
 Auto (alone)75.0%69.9%73.2%
 Carpool5.9%10.3%8.6%
 Mass Transit1.4%6.0%4.2%
 Bicycle0.5%0.5%0.5%
 Walk1.4%2.2%2.5%
 Work at Home13.5%9.9%9.7%
 space1
 Commute Time To Work
 Torrance, CATacoma, WAUnited States
 Commute Less Than 5 min.1.0%1.7%2.9%
 Commute 6 to 9 min.6.3%7.4%9.5%
 Commute 10 to 14 min.15.5%13.4%13.2%
 Commute 15 to 19 min.15.4%16.1%15.2%
 Commute 20 to 24 min.13.6%12.7%14.3%
 Commute 25 to 29 min.8.3%6.3%6.7%
 Commute 30 to 34 min.12.8%13.4%13.7%
 Commute 35 to 39 min.3.2%2.8%3.1%
 Commute 40 to 44 min.3.6%3.7%4.0%
 Commute 45 to 59 min.8.9%9.0%8.2%
 Commute 60 to 89 min.8.5%8.4%6.2%
 Commute greater than 90 min.2.7%5.3%2.9%

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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

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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

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Over 9 years ago

Due to global warming, the climate has gotten warmer longer.  More

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Reviews for Tacoma    40 Reviews

I've lived in Tacoma for 3.5 years and love it! It's not a perfect city, nowhere is perfect and Tacoma does have its' share of problems, but overall have found T-Town  More

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Over 3 years ago

We LOVE tacoma. Grew up in Seattle, and tacoma is so much better! Easy access to the water, hiking, and Mt Rainier and the Olympics. We love the coffee shops and  More

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Over 4 years ago

Having lived over half my life here I can tell you real friends are few and far between. You will go through many and only have a handful who stick with you. Your  More

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ZIPS IN TORRANCE, CALIFORNIA
90503 90501 90505 90504
ZIPS IN TACOMA, WASHINGTON
98404, 98409, 98405, 98406, 98407, 98422, 98408, 98418, 98403, 98465, 13 total

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