Colton, CA vs Long Beach, NY
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.
Colton
64.1
#1716 nationally
Long Beach
67.8
#1381 nationally
Long Beach leads in crime level (2.1 vs 10.8). Long Beach leads in median household income ($125,974 vs $66,725). Long Beach leads in walk score (68 vs 43).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Colton, CA | Long Beach, NY |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 64.1 (#1716) | 67.8 (#1381) |
| Population | 53,357 | 34,595 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $499,754 | $810,461 |
| Median Household Income | $66,725 | $125,974 |
| Average Commute | 28.6 min | 41.4 min |
| Walk Score | 43 | 68 |
| Crime Level | 10.8 | 2.1 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 127 | 162 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+2.1 | R+4.2 |
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64.1 Score
Colton, CA
California community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$499,754
Population
53,357
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
43
Pacific
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D+
67.8 Score
Long Beach, NY
Small New York city with local appeal
Median Home
$810,461
Population
34,595
Crime
Low
Walk Score
68
Northeast
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