Cicero, 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.
Cicero
75.8
#413 nationally
Long Beach
62.3
#1863 nationally
Cicero leads in cost of living index (100 vs 142). Cicero leads in walk score (75 vs 67). Long Beach leads in median household income ($69,471 vs $64,325).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Cicero, IL | Long Beach, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 75.8 (#413) | 62.3 (#1863) |
| Population | 81,004 | 466,742 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $280,032 | $860,012 |
| Median Household Income | $64,325 | $69,471 |
| Average Commute | 30.1 min | 28.4 min |
| Walk Score | 75 | 67 |
| Crime Level | 9.5 | Moderate-High |
| School Rating | N/A | 5.2 |
| Cost of Living Index | 100 | 142 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+42.0 | D+32.9 |
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75.8 Score
Cicero, IL
Illinois community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$280,032
Population
81,004
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
75
Midwest
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62.3 Score
Long Beach, CA
Aquatic playground of Southern California
Median Home
$860,012
Population
466,742
Crime
Moderate-High
Schools
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Pacific
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