Long Beach, CA vs Watertown, NY
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
Watertown
77.1
#282 nationally
Watertown leads in average commute (15.6 min vs 28.4 min). Watertown leads in cost of living index (100 vs 142). Long Beach leads in median household income ($69,471 vs $49,722).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Long Beach, CA | Watertown, NY |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 62.3 (#1863) | 77.1 (#282) |
| Population | 466,742 | 24,157 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $860,012 | $206,810 |
| Median Household Income | $69,471 | $49,722 |
| Average Commute | 28.4 min | 15.6 min |
| Walk Score | 67 | 51 |
| Crime Level | Moderate-High | 16.4 |
| School Rating | 5.2 | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 142 | 100 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+32.9 | R+23.6 |
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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C+
77.1 Score
Watertown, NY
Small New York city with local appeal
Median Home
$206,810
Population
24,157
Crime
High
Walk Score
51
Northeast
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