Alton, IL vs Long Beach, CA
Side-by-side comparison of housing, income, commute, safety, and quality of life.
Score Snapshot
No universal winner
Scores summarize the published model. Use the objective metric differences below and your own priorities to choose.
Alton
77.1
#275 nationally
Long Beach
62.3
#1863 nationally
Long Beach leads in walk score (67 vs 39). Alton leads in cost of living index (84 vs 142). Long Beach leads in median household income ($69,471 vs $49,439).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Alton, IL | Long Beach, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 77.1 (#275) | 62.3 (#1863) |
| Population | 25,006 | 466,742 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $105,039 | $860,012 |
| Median Household Income | $49,439 | $69,471 |
| Average Commute | 23.4 min | 28.4 min |
| Walk Score | 39 | 67 |
| Crime Level | 26.4 | Moderate-High |
| School Rating | N/A | 5.2 |
| Cost of Living Index | 84 | 142 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+13.3 | D+32.9 |
C+
77.1 Score
Alton, IL
Small Illinois city with local appeal
Median Home
$105,039
Population
25,006
Crime
Very High
Walk Score
39
Midwest
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D-
62.3 Score
Long Beach, CA
Aquatic playground of Southern California
Median Home
$860,012
Population
466,742
Crime
Moderate-High
Schools
C
Pacific
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