Burbank, IL 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
75.4
#459 nationally
Long Beach
62.3
#1863 nationally
Burbank leads in cost of living index (105 vs 142). Long Beach leads in average commute (28.4 min vs 33.2 min). Burbank leads in median household income ($81,060 vs $69,471).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Burbank, IL | Long Beach, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 75.4 (#459) | 62.3 (#1863) |
| Population | 28,164 | 466,742 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $316,257 | $860,012 |
| Median Household Income | $81,060 | $69,471 |
| Average Commute | 33.2 min | 28.4 min |
| Walk Score | 59 | 67 |
| Crime Level | 5.4 | Moderate-High |
| School Rating | N/A | 5.2 |
| Cost of Living Index | 105 | 142 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+42.0 | D+32.9 |
C
75.4 Score
Burbank, IL
Small Illinois city with local appeal
Median Home
$316,257
Population
28,164
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
59
Midwest
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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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