Forest Park, OH 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.
Forest Park
75.4
#461 nationally
Long Beach
62.3
#1863 nationally
Long Beach leads in walk score (67 vs 26). Forest Park leads in cost of living index (91 vs 142). Forest Park leads in average commute (25.6 min vs 28.4 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Forest Park, OH | Long Beach, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 75.4 (#461) | 62.3 (#1863) |
| Population | 19,839 | 466,742 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $239,236 | $860,012 |
| Median Household Income | $63,690 | $69,471 |
| Average Commute | 25.6 min | 28.4 min |
| Walk Score | 26 | 67 |
| Crime Level | 7.8 | Moderate-High |
| School Rating | N/A | 5.2 |
| Cost of Living Index | 91 | 142 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+14.9 | D+32.9 |
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75.4 Score
Forest Park, OH
Small Ohio city with local appeal
Median Home
$239,236
Population
19,839
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
26
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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