Long Beach, CA vs Miami Beach, FL
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
Miami Beach
72.3
#907 nationally
Miami Beach leads in walk score (76 vs 67). Miami Beach leads in average commute (26.2 min vs 28.4 min). Long Beach leads in median household income ($69,471 vs $65,116).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Long Beach, CA | Miami Beach, FL |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 62.3 (#1863) | 72.3 (#907) |
| Population | 466,742 | 79,607 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $860,012 | $528,434 |
| Median Household Income | $69,471 | $65,116 |
| Average Commute | 28.4 min | 26.2 min |
| Walk Score | 67 | 76 |
| Crime Level | Moderate-High | 3.4 |
| School Rating | 5.2 | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 142 | 138 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+32.9 | R+11.4 |
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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C-
72.3 Score
Miami Beach, FL
Florida community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$528,434
Population
79,607
Crime
Low
Walk Score
76
Southeast
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