Alhambra, CA vs Long Beach, 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.
Alhambra
63.8
#1735 nationally
Long Beach
62.3
#1863 nationally
Long Beach leads in cost of living index (142 vs 169). Alhambra leads in median household income ($80,234 vs $69,471). Long Beach leads in average commute (28.4 min vs 30.1 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Alhambra, CA | Long Beach, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 63.8 (#1735) | 62.3 (#1863) |
| Population | 79,776 | 466,742 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $927,695 | $860,012 |
| Median Household Income | $80,234 | $69,471 |
| Average Commute | 30.1 min | 28.4 min |
| Walk Score | 71 | 67 |
| Crime Level | 6.2 | Moderate-High |
| School Rating | N/A | 5.2 |
| Cost of Living Index | 169 | 142 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+32.9 | D+32.9 |
D
63.8 Score
Alhambra, CA
California community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$927,695
Population
79,776
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
71
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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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