Long Beach, CA vs Owensboro, KY
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
Owensboro
78.6
#170 nationally
Long Beach leads in walk score (67 vs 36). Owensboro leads in average commute (17.5 min vs 28.4 min). Owensboro leads in cost of living index (89 vs 142).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Long Beach, CA | Owensboro, KY |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 62.3 (#1863) | 78.6 (#170) |
| Population | 466,742 | 60,140 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $860,012 | $214,982 |
| Median Household Income | $69,471 | $51,982 |
| Average Commute | 28.4 min | 17.5 min |
| Walk Score | 67 | 36 |
| Crime Level | Moderate-High | 9.6 |
| School Rating | 5.2 | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 142 | 89 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+32.9 | R+31.9 |
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+
78.6 Score
Owensboro, KY
Kentucky community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$214,982
Population
60,140
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
36
Southeast
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