Decatur, AL 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.
Decatur
73.3
#754 nationally
Long Beach
62.3
#1863 nationally
Long Beach leads in walk score (67 vs 25). Decatur leads in cost of living index (89 vs 142). Decatur leads in average commute (19.6 min vs 28.4 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Decatur, AL | Long Beach, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 73.3 (#754) | 62.3 (#1863) |
| Population | 58,321 | 466,742 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $223,492 | $860,012 |
| Median Household Income | $55,164 | $69,471 |
| Average Commute | 19.6 min | 28.4 min |
| Walk Score | 25 | 67 |
| Crime Level | 16.6 | Moderate-High |
| School Rating | N/A | 5.2 |
| Cost of Living Index | 89 | 142 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+52.6 | D+32.9 |
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73.3 Score
Decatur, AL
Alabama community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$223,492
Population
58,321
Crime
High
Walk Score
25
Southeast
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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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