Chesapeake, VA 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.
Chesapeake
68.8
#1279 nationally
Long Beach
62.3
#1863 nationally
Long Beach leads in walk score (67 vs 21). Chesapeake leads in median household income ($92,703 vs $69,471). Chesapeake leads in cost of living index (119 vs 142).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Chesapeake, VA | Long Beach, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 68.8 (#1279) | 62.3 (#1863) |
| Population | 253,886 | 466,742 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $429,092 | $860,012 |
| Median Household Income | $92,703 | $69,471 |
| Average Commute | 26 min | 28.4 min |
| Walk Score | 21 | 67 |
| Crime Level | 9.3 | Moderate-High |
| School Rating | N/A | 5.2 |
| Cost of Living Index | 119 | 142 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+3.8 | D+32.9 |
D+
68.8 Score
Chesapeake, VA
Growing Virginia city with expanding opportunities
Median Home
$429,092
Population
253,886
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
21
Northeast
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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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