Long Beach, CA vs New Brunswick, NJ
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
New Brunswick
65.7
#1613 nationally
Long Beach leads in median household income ($69,471 vs $57,138). New Brunswick leads in cost of living index (124 vs 142). New Brunswick leads in walk score (73 vs 67).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Long Beach, CA | New Brunswick, NJ |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 62.3 (#1863) | 65.7 (#1613) |
| Population | 466,742 | 55,846 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $860,012 | $449,176 |
| Median Household Income | $69,471 | $57,138 |
| Average Commute | 28.4 min | 26.6 min |
| Walk Score | 67 | 73 |
| Crime Level | Moderate-High | 19.1 |
| School Rating | 5.2 | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 142 | 124 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+32.9 | D+8.0 |
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
65.7 Score
New Brunswick, NJ
New Jersey community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$449,176
Population
55,846
Crime
High
Walk Score
73
Northeast
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