Bradenton, FL 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.
Bradenton
64.3
#1699 nationally
Long Beach
62.3
#1863 nationally
Bradenton leads in cost of living index (105 vs 142). Long Beach leads in median household income ($69,471 vs $55,795). Bradenton leads in average commute (24.5 min vs 28.4 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Bradenton, FL | Long Beach, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 64.3 (#1699) | 62.3 (#1863) |
| Population | 57,076 | 466,742 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $354,291 | $860,012 |
| Median Household Income | $55,795 | $69,471 |
| Average Commute | 24.5 min | 28.4 min |
| Walk Score | N/A | 67 |
| Crime Level | 12.3 | Moderate-High |
| School Rating | N/A | 5.2 |
| Cost of Living Index | 105 | 142 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+23.5 | D+32.9 |
Data coverage note: Bradenton is missing data for 1 metric that Long Beach has. Scores with less coverage are penalized — see our methodology.
D
64.3 Score
Bradenton, FL
Florida community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$354,291
Population
57,076
Crime
Moderate-High
Median Income
$55,795
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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