Long Beach, CA vs Palm Coast, 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
Palm Coast
67
#1478 nationally
Long Beach leads in walk score (67 vs 2). Palm Coast leads in cost of living index (112 vs 142). Palm Coast leads in average commute (28 min vs 28.4 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Long Beach, CA | Palm Coast, FL |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 62.3 (#1863) | 67 (#1478) |
| Population | 466,742 | 102,113 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $860,012 | $345,441 |
| Median Household Income | $69,471 | $68,824 |
| Average Commute | 28.4 min | 28 min |
| Walk Score | 67 | 2 |
| Crime Level | Moderate-High | 6.4 |
| School Rating | 5.2 | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 142 | 112 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+32.9 | R+28.2 |
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+
67 Score
Palm Coast, FL
Mid-size Florida city with community character
Median Home
$345,441
Population
102,113
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
2
Southeast
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