Long Beach, CA vs Rock Hill, SC
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
Rock Hill
68.3
#1327 nationally
Long Beach leads in walk score (67 vs 28). Rock Hill leads in cost of living index (98 vs 142). Long Beach leads in median household income ($69,471 vs $60,807).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Long Beach, CA | Rock Hill, SC |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 62.3 (#1863) | 68.3 (#1327) |
| Population | 466,742 | 75,654 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $860,012 | $327,415 |
| Median Household Income | $69,471 | $60,807 |
| Average Commute | 28.4 min | 25.1 min |
| Walk Score | 67 | 28 |
| Crime Level | Moderate-High | 12.1 |
| School Rating | 5.2 | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 142 | 98 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+32.9 | R+19.1 |
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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D+
68.3 Score
Rock Hill, SC
South Carolina community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$327,415
Population
75,654
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
28
Southeast
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