Hollywood, FL 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.
Hollywood
68.8
#1282 nationally
Long Beach
62.3
#1863 nationally
Long Beach leads in walk score (67 vs 52). Hollywood leads in cost of living index (118 vs 142). Long Beach leads in median household income ($69,471 vs $61,958).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Hollywood, FL | Long Beach, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 68.8 (#1282) | 62.3 (#1863) |
| Population | 153,859 | 466,742 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $445,787 | $860,012 |
| Median Household Income | $61,958 | $69,471 |
| Average Commute | 30.4 min | 28.4 min |
| Walk Score | 52 | 67 |
| Crime Level | 5.7 | Moderate-High |
| School Rating | N/A | 5.2 |
| Cost of Living Index | 118 | 142 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+17.0 | D+32.9 |
D+
68.8 Score
Hollywood, FL
Mid-size Florida city with community character
Median Home
$445,787
Population
153,859
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
52
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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