Long Beach, CA vs Santa Ana, 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
Santa Ana
63.6
#1759 nationally
Long Beach leads in walk score (67 vs 55). Santa Ana leads in average commute (26.8 min vs 28.4 min). Santa Ana leads in median household income ($72,458 vs $69,471).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Long Beach, CA | Santa Ana, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 62.3 (#1863) | 63.6 (#1759) |
| Population | 466,742 | 310,227 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $860,012 | $869,263 |
| Median Household Income | $69,471 | $72,458 |
| Average Commute | 28.4 min | 26.8 min |
| Walk Score | 67 | 55 |
| Crime Level | Moderate-High | Moderate |
| School Rating | 5.2 | 5.4 |
| Cost of Living Index | 142 | 138 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+32.9 | D+2.6 |
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
63.6 Score
Santa Ana, CA
Heart of Orange County
Median Home
$869,263
Population
310,227
Crime
Moderate
Schools
C
Pacific
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