Long Beach, CA vs Peekskill, NY
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
Peekskill
67.8
#1382 nationally
Long Beach leads in average commute (28.4 min vs 38.2 min). Peekskill leads in median household income ($86,695 vs $69,471). Peekskill leads in cost of living index (124 vs 142).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Long Beach, CA | Peekskill, NY |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 62.3 (#1863) | 67.8 (#1382) |
| Population | 466,742 | 25,442 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $860,012 | $526,914 |
| Median Household Income | $69,471 | $86,695 |
| Average Commute | 28.4 min | 38.2 min |
| Walk Score | 67 | 60 |
| Crime Level | Moderate-High | 5.7 |
| 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+26.3 |
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+
67.8 Score
Peekskill, NY
Small New York city with local appeal
Median Home
$526,914
Population
25,442
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
60
Northeast
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