Long Beach, CA vs Mooresville, 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
Mooresville
68.7
#1296 nationally
Long Beach leads in walk score (67 vs 20). Mooresville leads in cost of living index (111 vs 142). Mooresville leads in median household income ($82,622 vs $69,471).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Long Beach, CA | Mooresville, NC |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 62.3 (#1863) | 68.7 (#1296) |
| Population | 466,742 | 53,721 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $860,012 | $484,611 |
| Median Household Income | $69,471 | $82,622 |
| Average Commute | 28.4 min | 24.3 min |
| Walk Score | 67 | 20 |
| Crime Level | Moderate-High | 5.9 |
| 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 | R+32.6 |
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
Mooresville, NC
North Carolina community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$484,611
Population
53,721
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
20
Southeast
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