Concord, NH 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.
Concord
70.6
#1086 nationally
Long Beach
62.3
#1863 nationally
Long Beach leads in walk score (67 vs 35). Concord leads in cost of living index (110 vs 142). Concord leads in average commute (22.8 min vs 28.4 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Concord, NH | Long Beach, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 70.6 (#1086) | 62.3 (#1863) |
| Population | 44,629 | 466,742 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $460,390 | $860,012 |
| Median Household Income | $77,874 | $69,471 |
| Average Commute | 22.8 min | 28.4 min |
| Walk Score | 35 | 67 |
| Crime Level | 5.0 | Moderate-High |
| School Rating | N/A | 5.2 |
| Cost of Living Index | 110 | 142 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+5.2 | D+32.9 |
C-
70.6 Score
Concord, NH
Small New Hampshire city with local appeal
Median Home
$460,390
Population
44,629
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
35
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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