Chula Vista, 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.
Chula Vista
62
#1878 nationally
Long Beach
62.3
#1863 nationally
Chula Vista leads in median household income ($101,984 vs $69,471). Long Beach leads in walk score (67 vs 46). Long Beach leads in cost of living index (142 vs 159).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Chula Vista, CA | Long Beach, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 62 (#1878) | 62.3 (#1863) |
| Population | 274,333 | 466,742 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $847,037 | $860,012 |
| Median Household Income | $101,984 | $69,471 |
| Average Commute | 29.1 min | 28.4 min |
| Walk Score | 46 | 67 |
| Crime Level | 10.3 | Moderate-High |
| School Rating | N/A | 5.2 |
| Cost of Living Index | 159 | 142 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+16.8 | D+32.9 |
D-
62 Score
Chula Vista, CA
Growing California city with expanding opportunities
Median Home
$847,037
Population
274,333
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
46
Pacific
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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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