Long Beach, CA vs Wheat Ridge, CO
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
Wheat Ridge
64.5
#1690 nationally
Long Beach leads in walk score (67 vs 45). Wheat Ridge leads in median household income ($79,567 vs $69,471). Wheat Ridge leads in average commute (25.4 min vs 28.4 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Long Beach, CA | Wheat Ridge, CO |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 62.3 (#1863) | 64.5 (#1690) |
| Population | 466,742 | 31,804 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $860,012 | $595,582 |
| Median Household Income | $69,471 | $79,567 |
| Average Commute | 28.4 min | 25.4 min |
| Walk Score | 67 | 45 |
| Crime Level | Moderate-High | 13.2 |
| School Rating | 5.2 | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 142 | 135 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+32.9 | D+19.5 |
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
64.5 Score
Wheat Ridge, CO
Small Colorado city with local appeal
Median Home
$595,582
Population
31,804
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
45
West
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