Long Beach, CA vs Rochester, NH
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
Rochester
71
#1036 nationally
Long Beach leads in walk score (67 vs 23). Rochester leads in cost of living index (104 vs 142). Rochester leads in median household income ($74,882 vs $69,471).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Long Beach, CA | Rochester, NH |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 62.3 (#1863) | 71 (#1036) |
| Population | 466,742 | 33,519 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $860,012 | $413,235 |
| Median Household Income | $69,471 | $74,882 |
| Average Commute | 28.4 min | 27.8 min |
| Walk Score | 67 | 23 |
| Crime Level | Moderate-High | 2.1 |
| School Rating | 5.2 | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 142 | 104 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+32.9 | D+12.1 |
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-
71 Score
Rochester, NH
Small New Hampshire city with local appeal
Median Home
$413,235
Population
33,519
Crime
Low
Walk Score
23
Northeast
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