Long Beach, NY vs Pico Rivera, 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
Pico Rivera
62.5
#1852 nationally
Long Beach leads in crime level (2.1 vs 12.8). Long Beach leads in median household income ($125,974 vs $82,539). Pico Rivera leads in average commute (30.8 min vs 41.4 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Long Beach, NY | Pico Rivera, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 67.8 (#1381) | 62.5 (#1852) |
| Population | 34,595 | 59,189 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $810,461 | $753,964 |
| Median Household Income | $125,974 | $82,539 |
| Average Commute | 41.4 min | 30.8 min |
| Walk Score | 68 | 59 |
| Crime Level | 2.1 | 12.8 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 162 | 148 |
| 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-
62.5 Score
Pico Rivera, CA
California community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$753,964
Population
59,189
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
59
Pacific
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