Hoover, AL 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.
Hoover
72.9
#809 nationally
Long Beach
62.3
#1863 nationally
Long Beach leads in walk score (67 vs 17). Hoover leads in median household income ($101,765 vs $69,471). Hoover leads in cost of living index (111 vs 142).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Hoover, AL | Long Beach, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 72.9 (#809) | 62.3 (#1863) |
| Population | 92,448 | 466,742 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $443,268 | $860,012 |
| Median Household Income | $101,765 | $69,471 |
| Average Commute | 25 min | 28.4 min |
| Walk Score | 17 | 67 |
| Crime Level | 2.1 | 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+10.4 | D+32.9 |
C-
72.9 Score
Hoover, AL
Alabama community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$443,268
Population
92,448
Crime
Low
Walk Score
17
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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