Arcadia, CA vs Long Beach, NY
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.
Arcadia
60.7
#1926 nationally
Long Beach
67.8
#1381 nationally
Long Beach leads in crime level (2.1 vs 6.3). Long Beach leads in cost of living index (162 vs 225). Arcadia leads in average commute (30.5 min vs 41.4 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Arcadia, CA | Long Beach, NY |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 60.7 (#1926) | 67.8 (#1381) |
| Population | 54,157 | 34,595 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $1,395,544 | $810,461 |
| Median Household Income | $108,214 | $125,974 |
| Average Commute | 30.5 min | 41.4 min |
| Walk Score | 54 | 68 |
| Crime Level | 6.3 | 2.1 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 225 | 162 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+32.9 | R+4.2 |
D-
60.7 Score
Arcadia, CA
California community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$1,395,544
Population
54,157
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
54
Pacific
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D+
67.8 Score
Long Beach, NY
Small New York city with local appeal
Median Home
$810,461
Population
34,595
Crime
Low
Walk Score
68
Northeast
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