Lacey, WA 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.
Lacey
68.1
#1347 nationally
Long Beach
62.3
#1863 nationally
Long Beach leads in walk score (67 vs 29). Lacey leads in cost of living index (122 vs 142). Lacey leads in median household income ($79,874 vs $69,471).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Lacey, WA | Long Beach, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 68.1 (#1347) | 62.3 (#1863) |
| Population | 58,326 | 466,742 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $517,030 | $860,012 |
| Median Household Income | $79,874 | $69,471 |
| Average Commute | 25.7 min | 28.4 min |
| Walk Score | 29 | 67 |
| Crime Level | 5.1 | Moderate-High |
| School Rating | N/A | 5.2 |
| Cost of Living Index | 122 | 142 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+20.4 | D+32.9 |
D+
68.1 Score
Lacey, WA
Washington community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$517,030
Population
58,326
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
29
Pacific
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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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