Long Beach, CA vs North Plainfield, 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
North Plainfield
69.3
#1229 nationally
North Plainfield leads in median household income ($81,219 vs $69,471). Long Beach leads in walk score (67 vs 58). North Plainfield leads in cost of living index (124 vs 142).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Long Beach, CA | North Plainfield, NJ |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 62.3 (#1863) | 69.3 (#1229) |
| Population | 466,742 | 22,566 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $860,012 | $504,829 |
| Median Household Income | $69,471 | $81,219 |
| Average Commute | 28.4 min | 32.1 min |
| Walk Score | 67 | 58 |
| Crime Level | Moderate-High | 4.2 |
| 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+13.9 |
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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D+
69.3 Score
North Plainfield, NJ
Small New Jersey city with local appeal
Median Home
$504,829
Population
22,566
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
58
Northeast
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