Apache Junction, AZ 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.
Apache Junction
64.6
#1681 nationally
Long Beach
62.3
#1863 nationally
Long Beach leads in walk score (67 vs 21). Apache Junction leads in cost of living index (93 vs 142). Long Beach leads in median household income ($69,471 vs $56,209).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Apache Junction, AZ | Long Beach, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 64.6 (#1681) | 62.3 (#1863) |
| Population | 41,153 | 466,742 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $374,285 | $860,012 |
| Median Household Income | $56,209 | $69,471 |
| Average Commute | 28.5 min | 28.4 min |
| Walk Score | 21 | 67 |
| Crime Level | 11.7 | Moderate-High |
| School Rating | N/A | 5.2 |
| Cost of Living Index | 93 | 142 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+22.1 | D+32.9 |
D
64.6 Score
Apache Junction, AZ
Small Arizona city with local appeal
Median Home
$374,285
Population
41,153
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
21
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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