Alvin, TX 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.
Alvin
71.5
#971 nationally
Long Beach
62.3
#1863 nationally
Long Beach leads in walk score (67 vs 30). Alvin leads in cost of living index (97 vs 142). Long Beach leads in average commute (28.4 min vs 30.1 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Alvin, TX | Long Beach, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 71.5 (#971) | 62.3 (#1863) |
| Population | 28,633 | 466,742 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $293,684 | $860,012 |
| Median Household Income | $68,266 | $69,471 |
| Average Commute | 30.1 min | 28.4 min |
| Walk Score | 30 | 67 |
| Crime Level | 6.3 | Moderate-High |
| School Rating | N/A | 5.2 |
| Cost of Living Index | 97 | 142 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+19.7 | D+32.9 |
C-
71.5 Score
Alvin, TX
Small Texas city with local appeal
Median Home
$293,684
Population
28,633
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
30
Southwest
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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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