Long Beach, CA vs Plum, PA
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
Long Beach leads in walk score (67 vs 13). Plum leads in cost of living index (99 vs 142). Plum leads in median household income ($91,931 vs $69,471).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Long Beach, CA | Plum, PA |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 466,742 | 26,391 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $860,012 | $0 |
| Median Household Income | $69,471 | $91,931 |
| Average Commute | 28.4 min | 31.1 min |
| Walk Score | 67 | 13 |
| Crime Level | Moderate-High | 1.7 |
| School Rating | 5.2 | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 142 | 99 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+32.9 | D+20.3 |
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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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Score
Plum, PA
Small Pennsylvania city with local appeal
Population
26,391
Crime
Low
Walk Score
13
Median Income
$91,931
Northeast
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