Gainesville, 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.
Gainesville
67.7
#1392 nationally
Long Beach
62.3
#1863 nationally
Long Beach leads in walk score (67 vs 31). Gainesville leads in cost of living index (105 vs 142). Gainesville leads in average commute (23 min vs 28.4 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Gainesville, GA | Long Beach, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 67.7 (#1392) | 62.3 (#1863) |
| Population | 47,265 | 466,742 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $374,716 | $860,012 |
| Median Household Income | $64,163 | $69,471 |
| Average Commute | 23 min | 28.4 min |
| Walk Score | 31 | 67 |
| Crime Level | 13.4 | Moderate-High |
| School Rating | N/A | 5.2 |
| Cost of Living Index | 105 | 142 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+43.8 | D+32.9 |
D+
67.7 Score
Gainesville, GA
Small Georgia city with local appeal
Median Home
$374,716
Population
47,265
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
31
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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