Long Beach, CA vs Mint Hill, NC
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
Mint Hill
68.7
#1295 nationally
Long Beach leads in walk score (67 vs 10). Mint Hill leads in median household income ($92,102 vs $69,471). Mint Hill leads in cost of living index (111 vs 142).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Long Beach, CA | Mint Hill, NC |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 62.3 (#1863) | 68.7 (#1295) |
| Population | 466,742 | 27,815 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $860,012 | $516,660 |
| Median Household Income | $69,471 | $92,102 |
| Average Commute | 28.4 min | 28.1 min |
| Walk Score | 67 | 10 |
| Crime Level | Moderate-High | 2.7 |
| School Rating | 5.2 | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 142 | 111 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+32.9 | D+32.9 |
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+
68.7 Score
Mint Hill, NC
Small North Carolina city with local appeal
Median Home
$516,660
Population
27,815
Crime
Low
Walk Score
10
Southeast
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