Long Beach, CA vs West Springfield Town, MA
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
Long Beach leads in walk score (67 vs 35). West Springfield Town leads in average commute (18.7 min vs 28.4 min). West Springfield Town leads in cost of living index (117 vs 142).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Long Beach, CA | West Springfield Town, MA |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 466,742 | 28,424 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $860,012 | $0 |
| Median Household Income | $69,471 | $67,297 |
| Average Commute | 28.4 min | 18.7 min |
| Walk Score | 67 | 35 |
| Crime Level | Moderate-High | 11.4 |
| School Rating | 5.2 | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 142 | 117 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+32.9 | D+8.9 |
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62.3 Score
Long Beach, CA
Aquatic playground of Southern California
Median Home
$860,012
Population
466,742
Crime
Moderate-High
Schools
C
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West Springfield Town, MA
Small Massachusetts city with local appeal
Population
28,424
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
35
Median Income
$67,297
Northeast
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