Imperial Beach, CA vs Long Beach, CA
Side-by-side comparison of housing, income, commute, safety, and quality of life.
Score Snapshot
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Scores summarize the published model. Use the objective metric differences below and your own priorities to choose.
Imperial Beach
62.9
#1815 nationally
Long Beach
62.3
#1863 nationally
Long Beach leads in cost of living index (142 vs 167). Imperial Beach leads in median household income ($75,731 vs $69,471). Imperial Beach leads in average commute (27.2 min vs 28.4 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Imperial Beach, CA | Long Beach, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 62.9 (#1815) | 62.3 (#1863) |
| Population | 25,458 | 466,742 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $844,131 | $860,012 |
| Median Household Income | $75,731 | $69,471 |
| Average Commute | 27.2 min | 28.4 min |
| Walk Score | 69 | 67 |
| Crime Level | 14.8 | Moderate-High |
| School Rating | N/A | 5.2 |
| Cost of Living Index | 167 | 142 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+16.8 | D+32.9 |
D-
62.9 Score
Imperial Beach, CA
Small California city with local appeal
Median Home
$844,131
Population
25,458
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
69
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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
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