Long Beach, CA vs San Ramon, CA
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 Ramon
62.6
#1844 nationally
Long Beach leads in walk score (67 vs 24). San Ramon leads in median household income ($190,829 vs $69,471). Long Beach leads in cost of living index (142 vs 220).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Long Beach, CA | San Ramon, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 62.3 (#1863) | 62.6 (#1844) |
| Population | 466,742 | 84,929 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $860,012 | $1,483,516 |
| Median Household Income | $69,471 | $190,829 |
| Average Commute | 28.4 min | 36.1 min |
| Walk Score | 67 | 24 |
| Crime Level | Moderate-High | 2.4 |
| School Rating | 5.2 | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 142 | 220 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+32.9 | D+38.0 |
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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D-
62.6 Score
San Ramon, CA
California community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$1,483,516
Population
84,929
Crime
Low
Walk Score
24
Pacific
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