Boerne, TX 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.
Boerne
67.2
#1449 nationally
Long Beach
62.3
#1863 nationally
Boerne leads in median household income ($82,982 vs $69,471). Boerne leads in average commute (24 min vs 28.4 min). Boerne leads in cost of living index (121 vs 142).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Boerne, TX | Long Beach, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 67.2 (#1449) | 62.3 (#1863) |
| Population | 21,774 | 466,742 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $562,046 | $860,012 |
| Median Household Income | $82,982 | $69,471 |
| Average Commute | 24 min | 28.4 min |
| Walk Score | N/A | 67 |
| Crime Level | 3.0 | Moderate-High |
| School Rating | N/A | 5.2 |
| Cost of Living Index | 121 | 142 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+55.7 | D+32.9 |
Data coverage note: Boerne is missing data for 1 metric that Long Beach has. Scores with less coverage are penalized — see our methodology.
D+
67.2 Score
Boerne, TX
Small Texas city with local appeal
Median Home
$562,046
Population
21,774
Crime
Low
Median Income
$82,982
Southwest
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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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