Flagstaff, AZ 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.
Flagstaff
64.9
#1666 nationally
Long Beach
62.3
#1863 nationally
Flagstaff leads in average commute (15.6 min vs 28.4 min). Long Beach leads in walk score (67 vs 39). Flagstaff leads in cost of living index (126 vs 142).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Flagstaff, AZ | Long Beach, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 64.9 (#1666) | 62.3 (#1863) |
| Population | 76,586 | 466,742 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $661,291 | $860,012 |
| Median Household Income | $65,652 | $69,471 |
| Average Commute | 15.6 min | 28.4 min |
| Walk Score | 39 | 67 |
| Crime Level | 12.7 | Moderate-High |
| School Rating | N/A | 5.2 |
| Cost of Living Index | 126 | 142 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+19.9 | D+32.9 |
D
64.9 Score
Flagstaff, AZ
Arizona community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$661,291
Population
76,586
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
39
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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