Long Beach, CA vs Royal Palm Beach, 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
Royal Palm Beach
67.8
#1385 nationally
Long Beach leads in walk score (67 vs 21). Royal Palm Beach leads in median household income ($90,143 vs $69,471). Royal Palm Beach leads in cost of living index (121 vs 142).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Long Beach, CA | Royal Palm Beach, FL |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 62.3 (#1863) | 67.8 (#1385) |
| Population | 466,742 | 39,489 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $860,012 | $488,402 |
| Median Household Income | $69,471 | $90,143 |
| Average Commute | 28.4 min | 29.6 min |
| Walk Score | 67 | 21 |
| Crime Level | Moderate-High | 4.4 |
| School Rating | 5.2 | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 142 | 121 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+32.9 | D+0.8 |
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+
67.8 Score
Royal Palm Beach, FL
Small Florida city with local appeal
Median Home
$488,402
Population
39,489
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
21
Southeast
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