Long Beach, CA vs Niagara Falls, NY
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
Niagara Falls
78.8
#160 nationally
Niagara Falls leads in cost of living index (92 vs 142). Long Beach leads in median household income ($69,471 vs $45,932). Niagara Falls leads in average commute (18.8 min vs 28.4 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Long Beach, CA | Niagara Falls, NY |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 62.3 (#1863) | 78.8 (#160) |
| Population | 466,742 | 47,599 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $860,012 | $175,991 |
| Median Household Income | $69,471 | $45,932 |
| Average Commute | 28.4 min | 18.8 min |
| Walk Score | 67 | 51 |
| Crime Level | Moderate-High | 13.7 |
| School Rating | 5.2 | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 142 | 92 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+32.9 | R+14.9 |
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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C+
78.8 Score
Niagara Falls, NY
Small New York city with local appeal
Median Home
$175,991
Population
47,599
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
51
Northeast
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