Long Beach, CA vs Scranton, PA
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
Scranton
80.8
#65 nationally
Scranton leads in cost of living index (90 vs 142). Scranton leads in average commute (19.6 min vs 28.4 min). Long Beach leads in median household income ($69,471 vs $48,776).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Long Beach, CA | Scranton, PA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 62.3 (#1863) | 80.8 (#65) |
| Population | 466,742 | 75,805 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $860,012 | $194,124 |
| Median Household Income | $69,471 | $48,776 |
| Average Commute | 28.4 min | 19.6 min |
| Walk Score | 67 | 58 |
| Crime Level | Moderate-High | 7.7 |
| School Rating | 5.2 | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 142 | 90 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+32.9 | D+2.8 |
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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B-
80.8 Score
Scranton, PA
Pennsylvania community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$194,124
Population
75,805
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
58
Northeast
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