Long Beach, CA vs Miami Lakes, 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 Lakes
66.8
#1500 nationally
Long Beach leads in walk score (67 vs 35). Miami Lakes leads in median household income ($90,339 vs $69,471). Long Beach leads in average commute (28.4 min vs 33.2 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Long Beach, CA | Miami Lakes, FL |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 62.3 (#1863) | 66.8 (#1500) |
| Population | 466,742 | 31,238 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $860,012 | $654,424 |
| Median Household Income | $69,471 | $90,339 |
| Average Commute | 28.4 min | 33.2 min |
| Walk Score | 67 | 35 |
| Crime Level | Moderate-High | 2.8 |
| School Rating | 5.2 | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 142 | 136 |
| 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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D
66.8 Score
Miami Lakes, FL
Small Florida city with local appeal
Median Home
$654,424
Population
31,238
Crime
Low
Walk Score
35
Southeast
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