Burbank, CA 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.
Burbank
61.8
#1887 nationally
Long Beach
62.3
#1863 nationally
Long Beach leads in cost of living index (142 vs 191). Burbank leads in median household income ($91,455 vs $69,471). Burbank leads in walk score (71 vs 67).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Burbank, CA | Long Beach, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 61.8 (#1887) | 62.3 (#1863) |
| Population | 102,755 | 466,742 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $1,191,810 | $860,012 |
| Median Household Income | $91,455 | $69,471 |
| Average Commute | 27.1 min | 28.4 min |
| Walk Score | 71 | 67 |
| Crime Level | 10.7 | Moderate-High |
| School Rating | N/A | 5.2 |
| Cost of Living Index | 191 | 142 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+32.9 | D+32.9 |
D-
61.8 Score
Burbank, CA
Mid-size California city with community character
Median Home
$1,191,810
Population
102,755
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
71
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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
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