Long Beach, CA vs Long Beach, NY
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.
Long Beach
62.3
#1863 nationally
Long Beach
67.8
#1381 nationally
Long Beach leads in median household income ($125,974 vs $69,471). Long Beach leads in average commute (28.4 min vs 41.4 min). Long Beach leads in cost of living index (142 vs 162).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Long Beach, CA | Long Beach, NY |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 62.3 (#1863) | 67.8 (#1381) |
| Population | 466,742 | 34,595 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $860,012 | $810,461 |
| Median Household Income | $69,471 | $125,974 |
| Average Commute | 28.4 min | 41.4 min |
| Walk Score | 67 | 68 |
| Crime Level | Moderate-High | 2.1 |
| School Rating | 5.2 | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 142 | 162 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+32.9 | R+4.2 |
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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D+
67.8 Score
Long Beach, NY
Small New York city with local appeal
Median Home
$810,461
Population
34,595
Crime
Low
Walk Score
68
Northeast
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