Howard, WI 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.
Howard
71.1
#1023 nationally
Long Beach
62.3
#1863 nationally
Long Beach leads in walk score (67 vs 18). Howard leads in cost of living index (103 vs 142). Howard leads in average commute (21.4 min vs 28.4 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Howard, WI | Long Beach, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 71.1 (#1023) | 62.3 (#1863) |
| Population | 20,775 | 466,742 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $401,331 | $860,012 |
| Median Household Income | $77,118 | $69,471 |
| Average Commute | 21.4 min | 28.4 min |
| Walk Score | 18 | 67 |
| Crime Level | 5.5 | Moderate-High |
| School Rating | N/A | 5.2 |
| Cost of Living Index | 103 | 142 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+7.5 | D+32.9 |
C-
71.1 Score
Howard, WI
Small Wisconsin city with local appeal
Median Home
$401,331
Population
20,775
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
18
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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