Fort Collins, CO 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.
Fort Collins
69.4
#1216 nationally
Long Beach
62.3
#1863 nationally
Long Beach leads in walk score (67 vs 42). Fort Collins leads in school rating (7.6 vs 5.2). Fort Collins leads in average commute (20.8 min vs 28.4 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Fort Collins, CO | Long Beach, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 69.4 (#1216) | 62.3 (#1863) |
| Population | 174,851 | 466,742 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $565,732 | $860,012 |
| Median Household Income | $74,126 | $69,471 |
| Average Commute | 20.8 min | 28.4 min |
| Walk Score | 42 | 67 |
| Crime Level | Moderate-Low | Moderate-High |
| School Rating | 7.6 | 5.2 |
| Cost of Living Index | 114 | 142 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+17.6 | D+32.9 |
D+
69.4 Score
Fort Collins, CO
College town with craft beer culture
Median Home
$565,732
Population
174,851
Crime
Moderate-Low
Schools
B+
West
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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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