Arlington, VA 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.
Arlington
72.2
#917 nationally
Long Beach
62.3
#1863 nationally
Arlington leads in median household income ($137,387 vs $69,471). Arlington leads in school rating (8.8 vs 5.2). Long Beach leads in cost of living index (142 vs 151).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Arlington, VA | Long Beach, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 72.2 (#917) | 62.3 (#1863) |
| Population | 238,643 | 466,742 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $815,538 | $860,012 |
| Median Household Income | $137,387 | $69,471 |
| Average Commute | 28.2 min | 28.4 min |
| Walk Score | 69 | 67 |
| Crime Level | Low | Moderate-High |
| School Rating | 8.8 | 5.2 |
| Cost of Living Index | 151 | 142 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+58.6 | D+32.9 |
C-
72.2 Score
Arlington, VA
Urban walkability meets federal opportunity
Median Home
$815,538
Population
238,643
Crime
Low
Schools
A
Southeast
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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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