Long Beach, CA vs San Antonio, TX
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
San Antonio
74.7
#570 nationally
Long Beach leads in walk score (67 vs 37). San Antonio leads in cost of living index (91 vs 142). Long Beach leads in median household income ($69,471 vs $57,346).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Long Beach, CA | San Antonio, TX |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 62.3 (#1863) | 74.7 (#570) |
| Population | 466,742 | 1,495,295 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $860,012 | $249,689 |
| Median Household Income | $69,471 | $57,346 |
| Average Commute | 28.4 min | 25.4 min |
| Walk Score | 67 | 37 |
| Crime Level | Moderate-High | Moderate |
| School Rating | 5.2 | 6 |
| Cost of Living Index | 142 | 91 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+32.9 | D+9.8 |
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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C
74.7 Score
San Antonio, TX
Remember the Alamo and embrace the River Walk
Median Home
$249,689
Population
1,495,295
Crime
Moderate
Schools
B-
Southwest
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