Long Beach, NY vs Pasadena, CA
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
67.8
#1381 nationally
Pasadena
61.6
#1898 nationally
Long Beach leads in crime level (2.1 vs 13.2). Pasadena leads in average commute (27.9 min vs 41.4 min). Long Beach leads in median household income ($125,974 vs $97,818).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Long Beach, NY | Pasadena, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 67.8 (#1381) | 61.6 (#1898) |
| Population | 34,595 | 133,560 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $810,461 | $1,206,740 |
| Median Household Income | $125,974 | $97,818 |
| Average Commute | 41.4 min | 27.9 min |
| Walk Score | 68 | 69 |
| Crime Level | 2.1 | 13.2 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 162 | 197 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+4.2 | D+32.9 |
D+
67.8 Score
Long Beach, NY
Small New York city with local appeal
Median Home
$810,461
Population
34,595
Crime
Low
Walk Score
68
Northeast
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D-
61.6 Score
Pasadena, CA
Mid-size California city with community character
Median Home
$1,206,740
Population
133,560
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
69
Pacific
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