Long Beach, CA vs Port Orange, FL
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
Port Orange
69.5
#1201 nationally
Long Beach leads in walk score (67 vs 20). Port Orange leads in cost of living index (108 vs 142). Port Orange leads in average commute (24.1 min vs 28.4 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Long Beach, CA | Port Orange, FL |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 62.3 (#1863) | 69.5 (#1201) |
| Population | 466,742 | 65,966 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $860,012 | $339,724 |
| Median Household Income | $69,471 | $65,026 |
| Average Commute | 28.4 min | 24.1 min |
| Walk Score | 67 | 20 |
| Crime Level | Moderate-High | 7.1 |
| School Rating | 5.2 | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 142 | 108 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+32.9 | R+21.8 |
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+
69.5 Score
Port Orange, FL
Florida community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$339,724
Population
65,966
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
20
Southeast
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