Holyoke, MA 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.
Holyoke
67
#1471 nationally
Long Beach
62.3
#1863 nationally
Long Beach leads in median household income ($69,471 vs $49,007). Holyoke leads in average commute (20.5 min vs 28.4 min). Holyoke leads in cost of living index (111 vs 142).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Holyoke, MA | Long Beach, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 67 (#1471) | 62.3 (#1863) |
| Population | 37,628 | 466,742 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $337,457 | $860,012 |
| Median Household Income | $49,007 | $69,471 |
| Average Commute | 20.5 min | 28.4 min |
| Walk Score | 55 | 67 |
| Crime Level | 28.5 | Moderate-High |
| School Rating | N/A | 5.2 |
| Cost of Living Index | 111 | 142 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+8.9 | D+32.9 |
D+
67 Score
Holyoke, MA
Small Massachusetts city with local appeal
Median Home
$337,457
Population
37,628
Crime
Very High
Walk Score
55
Northeast
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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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