Long Beach, CA vs New Smyrna Beach, 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
New Smyrna Beach
69.3
#1228 nationally
Long Beach leads in walk score (67 vs 24). New Smyrna Beach leads in cost of living index (117 vs 142). New Smyrna Beach leads in median household income ($73,096 vs $69,471).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Long Beach, CA | New Smyrna Beach, FL |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 62.3 (#1863) | 69.3 (#1228) |
| Population | 466,742 | 32,655 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $860,012 | $455,070 |
| Median Household Income | $69,471 | $73,096 |
| Average Commute | 28.4 min | 29.2 min |
| Walk Score | 67 | 24 |
| Crime Level | Moderate-High | 3.2 |
| School Rating | 5.2 | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 142 | 117 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+32.9 | R+21.8 |
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+
69.3 Score
New Smyrna Beach, FL
Small Florida city with local appeal
Median Home
$455,070
Population
32,655
Crime
Low
Walk Score
24
Southeast
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