Elmhurst, 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.
Elmhurst
73.4
#734 nationally
Long Beach
62.3
#1863 nationally
Elmhurst leads in median household income ($143,492 vs $69,471). Long Beach leads in walk score (67 vs 48). Elmhurst leads in cost of living index (135 vs 142).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Elmhurst, IL | Long Beach, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 73.4 (#734) | 62.3 (#1863) |
| Population | 45,336 | 466,742 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $647,169 | $860,012 |
| Median Household Income | $143,492 | $69,471 |
| Average Commute | 27.8 min | 28.4 min |
| Walk Score | 48 | 67 |
| Crime Level | 1.6 | Moderate-High |
| School Rating | N/A | 5.2 |
| Cost of Living Index | 135 | 142 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+13.3 | D+32.9 |
C
73.4 Score
Elmhurst, IL
Small Illinois city with local appeal
Median Home
$647,169
Population
45,336
Crime
Low
Walk Score
48
Midwest
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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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