Farmers Branch, TX 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.
Farmers Branch
74.9
#529 nationally
Long Beach
62.3
#1863 nationally
Long Beach leads in walk score (67 vs 44). Farmers Branch leads in cost of living index (106 vs 142). Farmers Branch leads in median household income ($88,282 vs $69,471).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Farmers Branch, TX | Long Beach, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 74.9 (#529) | 62.3 (#1863) |
| Population | 36,917 | 466,742 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $384,262 | $860,012 |
| Median Household Income | $88,282 | $69,471 |
| Average Commute | 22.4 min | 28.4 min |
| Walk Score | 44 | 67 |
| Crime Level | 5.5 | Moderate-High |
| School Rating | N/A | 5.2 |
| Cost of Living Index | 106 | 142 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+22.2 | D+32.9 |
C
74.9 Score
Farmers Branch, TX
Small Texas city with local appeal
Median Home
$384,262
Population
36,917
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
44
Southwest
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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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