Long Beach, CA vs Perth Amboy, 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
Perth Amboy
66.9
#1490 nationally
Long Beach leads in median household income ($69,471 vs $56,239). Perth Amboy leads in cost of living index (122 vs 142). Perth Amboy leads in average commute (24.8 min vs 28.4 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Long Beach, CA | Perth Amboy, NJ |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 62.3 (#1863) | 66.9 (#1490) |
| Population | 466,742 | 55,249 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $860,012 | $504,481 |
| Median Household Income | $69,471 | $56,239 |
| Average Commute | 28.4 min | 24.8 min |
| Walk Score | 67 | 73 |
| Crime Level | Moderate-High | 10.7 |
| 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 | D+8.0 |
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
66.9 Score
Perth Amboy, NJ
New Jersey community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$504,481
Population
55,249
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
73
Northeast
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