Huntley, 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.
Huntley
71.2
#1006 nationally
Long Beach
62.3
#1863 nationally
Long Beach leads in walk score (67 vs 13). Huntley leads in cost of living index (112 vs 142). Huntley leads in median household income ($83,357 vs $69,471).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Huntley, IL | Long Beach, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 71.2 (#1006) | 62.3 (#1863) |
| Population | 28,269 | 466,742 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $429,595 | $860,012 |
| Median Household Income | $83,357 | $69,471 |
| Average Commute | 31.3 min | 28.4 min |
| Walk Score | 13 | 67 |
| Crime Level | 0.8 | Moderate-High |
| School Rating | N/A | 5.2 |
| Cost of Living Index | 112 | 142 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+5.3 | D+32.9 |
C-
71.2 Score
Huntley, IL
Small Illinois city with local appeal
Median Home
$429,595
Population
28,269
Crime
Very Low
Walk Score
13
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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