Long Beach, CA vs West Melbourne, FL
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
West Melbourne
72.6
#867 nationally
Long Beach leads in walk score (67 vs 22). West Melbourne leads in cost of living index (114 vs 142). West Melbourne leads in median household income ($86,398 vs $69,471).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Long Beach, CA | West Melbourne, FL |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 62.3 (#1863) | 72.6 (#867) |
| Population | 466,742 | 29,144 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $860,012 | $374,472 |
| Median Household Income | $69,471 | $86,398 |
| Average Commute | 28.4 min | 23.5 min |
| Walk Score | 67 | 22 |
| Crime Level | Moderate-High | 4.2 |
| School Rating | 5.2 | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 142 | 114 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+32.9 | R+20.8 |
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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C-
72.6 Score
West Melbourne, FL
Small Florida city with local appeal
Median Home
$374,472
Population
29,144
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
22
Southeast
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