Blaine, MN 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.
Blaine
75.2
#481 nationally
Long Beach
62.3
#1863 nationally
Long Beach leads in walk score (67 vs 23). Blaine leads in median household income ($100,659 vs $69,471). Blaine leads in cost of living index (112 vs 142).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Blaine, MN | Long Beach, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 75.2 (#481) | 62.3 (#1863) |
| Population | 73,774 | 466,742 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $386,572 | $860,012 |
| Median Household Income | $100,659 | $69,471 |
| Average Commute | 25 min | 28.4 min |
| Walk Score | 23 | 67 |
| Crime Level | 2.5 | Moderate-High |
| School Rating | N/A | 5.2 |
| Cost of Living Index | 112 | 142 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+4.4 | D+32.9 |
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75.2 Score
Blaine, MN
Minnesota community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$386,572
Population
73,774
Crime
Low
Walk Score
23
Midwest
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62.3 Score
Long Beach, CA
Aquatic playground of Southern California
Median Home
$860,012
Population
466,742
Crime
Moderate-High
Schools
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Pacific
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