Long Beach, CA vs Rolling Meadows, IL
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
Rolling Meadows
77.3
#260 nationally
Long Beach leads in walk score (67 vs 42). Rolling Meadows leads in median household income ($91,287 vs $69,471). Rolling Meadows leads in cost of living index (111 vs 142).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Long Beach, CA | Rolling Meadows, IL |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 62.3 (#1863) | 77.3 (#260) |
| Population | 466,742 | 23,329 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $860,012 | $342,521 |
| Median Household Income | $69,471 | $91,287 |
| Average Commute | 28.4 min | 26.6 min |
| Walk Score | 67 | 42 |
| Crime Level | Moderate-High | 2.7 |
| School Rating | 5.2 | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 142 | 111 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+32.9 | D+42.0 |
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+
77.3 Score
Rolling Meadows, IL
Small Illinois city with local appeal
Median Home
$342,521
Population
23,329
Crime
Low
Walk Score
42
Midwest
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