Auburn, AL 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.
Auburn
71.7
#960 nationally
Long Beach
62.3
#1863 nationally
Long Beach leads in walk score (67 vs 28). Auburn leads in average commute (19 min vs 28.4 min). Auburn leads in cost of living index (104 vs 142).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Auburn, AL | Long Beach, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 71.7 (#960) | 62.3 (#1863) |
| Population | 82,025 | 466,742 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $423,354 | $860,012 |
| Median Household Income | $55,509 | $69,471 |
| Average Commute | 19 min | 28.4 min |
| Walk Score | 28 | 67 |
| Crime Level | 2.9 | Moderate-High |
| School Rating | N/A | 5.2 |
| Cost of Living Index | 104 | 142 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+27.8 | D+32.9 |
C-
71.7 Score
Auburn, AL
Alabama community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$423,354
Population
82,025
Crime
Low
Walk Score
28
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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