Long Beach, CA vs Pine Bluff, AR
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
Pine Bluff
77.3
#259 nationally
Long Beach leads in walk score (67 vs 26). Long Beach leads in median household income ($69,471 vs $39,411). Pine Bluff leads in cost of living index (82 vs 142).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Long Beach, CA | Pine Bluff, AR |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 62.3 (#1863) | 77.3 (#259) |
| Population | 466,742 | 39,123 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $860,012 | $73,267 |
| Median Household Income | $69,471 | $39,411 |
| Average Commute | 28.4 min | 17.7 min |
| Walk Score | 67 | 26 |
| Crime Level | Moderate-High | 43.3 |
| School Rating | 5.2 | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 142 | 82 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+32.9 | D+20.1 |
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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C+
77.3 Score
Pine Bluff, AR
Small Arkansas city with local appeal
Median Home
$73,267
Population
39,123
Crime
Very High
Walk Score
26
Southwest
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