Long Beach, CA vs North Chicago, 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
North Chicago
79.5
#119 nationally
Long Beach leads in walk score (67 vs 36). North Chicago leads in average commute (16.9 min vs 28.4 min). North Chicago leads in cost of living index (95 vs 142).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Long Beach, CA | North Chicago, IL |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 62.3 (#1863) | 79.5 (#119) |
| Population | 466,742 | 30,416 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $860,012 | $226,134 |
| Median Household Income | $69,471 | $52,011 |
| Average Commute | 28.4 min | 16.9 min |
| Walk Score | 67 | 36 |
| Crime Level | Moderate-High | 4.9 |
| School Rating | 5.2 | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 142 | 95 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+32.9 | D+20.8 |
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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C+
79.5 Score
North Chicago, IL
Small Illinois city with local appeal
Median Home
$226,134
Population
30,416
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
36
Midwest
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