Long Beach, CA vs New Lenox, IL
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 Lenox
73.4
#742 nationally
Long Beach leads in walk score (67 vs 24). New Lenox leads in median household income ($129,797 vs $69,471). New Lenox leads in cost of living index (116 vs 142).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Long Beach, CA | New Lenox, IL |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 62.3 (#1863) | 73.4 (#742) |
| Population | 466,742 | 28,047 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $860,012 | $459,277 |
| Median Household Income | $69,471 | $129,797 |
| Average Commute | 28.4 min | 32.8 min |
| Walk Score | 67 | 24 |
| Crime Level | Moderate-High | 1.5 |
| School Rating | 5.2 | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 142 | 116 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+32.9 | D+1.6 |
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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C
73.4 Score
New Lenox, IL
Small Illinois city with local appeal
Median Home
$459,277
Population
28,047
Crime
Low
Walk Score
24
Midwest
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