Fayetteville, GA 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.
Fayetteville
65.7
#1611 nationally
Long Beach
62.3
#1863 nationally
Fayetteville leads in cost of living index (109 vs 142). Fayetteville leads in median household income ($79,865 vs $69,471). Long Beach leads in average commute (28.4 min vs 32 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Fayetteville, GA | Long Beach, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 65.7 (#1611) | 62.3 (#1863) |
| Population | 20,083 | 466,742 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $438,941 | $860,012 |
| Median Household Income | $79,865 | $69,471 |
| Average Commute | 32 min | 28.4 min |
| Walk Score | N/A | 67 |
| Crime Level | 4.3 | Moderate-High |
| School Rating | N/A | 5.2 |
| Cost of Living Index | 109 | 142 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+3.2 | D+32.9 |
Data coverage note: Fayetteville is missing data for 1 metric that Long Beach has. Scores with less coverage are penalized — see our methodology.
D
65.7 Score
Fayetteville, GA
Small Georgia city with local appeal
Median Home
$438,941
Population
20,083
Crime
Moderate-Low
Median Income
$79,865
Southeast
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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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