Long Beach, CA vs Wake Forest, NC
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
Wake Forest
68.8
#1286 nationally
Long Beach leads in walk score (67 vs 20). Wake Forest leads in median household income ($115,159 vs $69,471). Wake Forest leads in cost of living index (116 vs 142).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Long Beach, CA | Wake Forest, NC |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 62.3 (#1863) | 68.8 (#1286) |
| Population | 466,742 | 54,337 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $860,012 | $513,720 |
| Median Household Income | $69,471 | $115,159 |
| Average Commute | 28.4 min | 31.7 min |
| Walk Score | 67 | 20 |
| Crime Level | Moderate-High | 4.0 |
| School Rating | 5.2 | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 142 | 116 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+32.9 | D+25.6 |
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+
68.8 Score
Wake Forest, NC
North Carolina community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$513,720
Population
54,337
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
20
Southeast
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