Long Beach, CA vs Palm Desert, CA
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 Desert
66
#1595 nationally
Long Beach leads in walk score (67 vs 28). Palm Desert leads in average commute (22.4 min vs 28.4 min). Palm Desert leads in median household income ($75,691 vs $69,471).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Long Beach, CA | Palm Desert, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 62.3 (#1863) | 66 (#1595) |
| Population | 466,742 | 51,951 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $860,012 | $544,379 |
| Median Household Income | $69,471 | $75,691 |
| Average Commute | 28.4 min | 22.4 min |
| Walk Score | 67 | 28 |
| Crime Level | Moderate-High | 8.9 |
| School Rating | 5.2 | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 142 | 136 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+32.9 | R+1.3 |
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
66 Score
Palm Desert, CA
California community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$544,379
Population
51,951
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
28
Pacific
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