The city of Torrance, California, located in Los Angeles County and part of the South Bay region, is a great place to live according to BestPlaces.net. Ranking 90505 in the state of California, this city has been ranked as having one of the highest quality of life ratings in the United States. The cost of living index is 95.4 and the crime rate relative to other cities across the country is very low at 11.2%. Additionally, this area ranks higher than average on factors such as: climate rating (88), air quality (71) and education (53). With its numerous amenities available for residence and visitors alike, it's no wonder Torrance has been so highly regarded by those who have chosen to call it home.
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