Granite City, IL 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.
Granite City
78.6
#169 nationally
Long Beach
62.3
#1863 nationally
Long Beach leads in walk score (67 vs 39). Granite City leads in cost of living index (83 vs 142). Granite City leads in average commute (22.8 min vs 28.4 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Granite City, IL | Long Beach, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 78.6 (#169) | 62.3 (#1863) |
| Population | 26,908 | 466,742 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $116,558 | $860,012 |
| Median Household Income | $58,681 | $69,471 |
| Average Commute | 22.8 min | 28.4 min |
| Walk Score | 39 | 67 |
| Crime Level | 16.9 | Moderate-High |
| School Rating | N/A | 5.2 |
| Cost of Living Index | 83 | 142 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+13.3 | D+32.9 |
C+
78.6 Score
Granite City, IL
Small Illinois city with local appeal
Median Home
$116,558
Population
26,908
Crime
High
Walk Score
39
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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