Long Beach, CA vs Pleasanton, 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
Pleasanton
64.1
#1720 nationally
Pleasanton leads in median household income ($181,639 vs $69,471). Long Beach leads in cost of living index (142 vs 231). Long Beach leads in walk score (67 vs 42).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Long Beach, CA | Pleasanton, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 62.3 (#1863) | 64.1 (#1720) |
| Population | 466,742 | 74,653 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $860,012 | $1,530,327 |
| Median Household Income | $69,471 | $181,639 |
| Average Commute | 28.4 min | 34.3 min |
| Walk Score | 67 | 42 |
| Crime Level | Moderate-High | 3.2 |
| School Rating | 5.2 | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 142 | 231 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+32.9 | D+53.6 |
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
64.1 Score
Pleasanton, CA
California community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$1,530,327
Population
74,653
Crime
Low
Walk Score
42
Pacific
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