Broomfield, CO 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.
Broomfield
68.9
#1268 nationally
Long Beach
62.3
#1863 nationally
Long Beach leads in walk score (67 vs 33). Broomfield leads in median household income ($117,541 vs $69,471). Broomfield leads in average commute (26.8 min vs 28.4 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Broomfield, CO | Long Beach, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 68.9 (#1268) | 62.3 (#1863) |
| Population | 76,860 | 466,742 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $627,162 | $860,012 |
| Median Household Income | $117,541 | $69,471 |
| Average Commute | 26.8 min | 28.4 min |
| Walk Score | 33 | 67 |
| Crime Level | 4.1 | Moderate-High |
| School Rating | N/A | 5.2 |
| Cost of Living Index | 140 | 142 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+28.5 | D+32.9 |
D+
68.9 Score
Broomfield, CO
Colorado community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$627,162
Population
76,860
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
33
West
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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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