Long Beach, CA vs Wilmette, IL
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
Wilmette
71
#1040 nationally
Wilmette leads in median household income ($183,750 vs $69,471). Long Beach leads in average commute (28.4 min vs 35.7 min). Long Beach leads in walk score (67 vs 58).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Long Beach, CA | Wilmette, IL |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 62.3 (#1863) | 71 (#1040) |
| Population | 466,742 | 27,026 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $860,012 | $1,007,961 |
| Median Household Income | $69,471 | $183,750 |
| Average Commute | 28.4 min | 35.7 min |
| Walk Score | 67 | 58 |
| Crime Level | Moderate-High | 0.6 |
| School Rating | 5.2 | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 142 | 162 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+32.9 | D+42.0 |
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-
71 Score
Wilmette, IL
Small Illinois city with local appeal
Median Home
$1,007,961
Population
27,026
Crime
Very Low
Walk Score
58
Midwest
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