Beverly, MA 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.
Beverly
66.5
#1532 nationally
Long Beach
62.3
#1863 nationally
Beverly leads in median household income ($99,525 vs $69,471). Long Beach leads in walk score (67 vs 51). Long Beach leads in average commute (28.4 min vs 30.1 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Beverly, MA | Long Beach, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 66.5 (#1532) | 62.3 (#1863) |
| Population | 42,318 | 466,742 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $771,951 | $860,012 |
| Median Household Income | $99,525 | $69,471 |
| Average Commute | 30.1 min | 28.4 min |
| Walk Score | 51 | 67 |
| Crime Level | 4.6 | Moderate-High |
| School Rating | N/A | 5.2 |
| Cost of Living Index | 146 | 142 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+20.3 | D+32.9 |
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66.5 Score
Beverly, MA
Small Massachusetts city with local appeal
Median Home
$771,951
Population
42,318
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
51
Northeast
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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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