Long Beach, CA vs Paterson, 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
Paterson
63.6
#1757 nationally
Long Beach leads in median household income ($69,471 vs $52,092). Paterson leads in average commute (23.4 min vs 28.4 min). Paterson leads in cost of living index (122 vs 142).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Long Beach, CA | Paterson, NJ |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 62.3 (#1863) | 63.6 (#1757) |
| Population | 466,742 | 156,452 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $860,012 | $542,128 |
| Median Household Income | $69,471 | $52,092 |
| Average Commute | 28.4 min | 23.4 min |
| Walk Score | 67 | 76 |
| Crime Level | Moderate-High | 26.8 |
| School Rating | 5.2 | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 142 | 122 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+32.9 | R+2.9 |
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
63.6 Score
Paterson, NJ
Mid-size New Jersey city with community character
Median Home
$542,128
Population
156,452
Crime
Very High
Walk Score
76
Northeast
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