Atlantic City, NJ 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.
Atlantic City
71.9
#942 nationally
Long Beach
62.3
#1863 nationally
Long Beach leads in median household income ($69,471 vs $35,188). Atlantic City leads in cost of living index (104 vs 142). Atlantic City leads in average commute (23.7 min vs 28.4 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Atlantic City, NJ | Long Beach, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 71.9 (#942) | 62.3 (#1863) |
| Population | 38,464 | 466,742 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $221,467 | $860,012 |
| Median Household Income | $35,188 | $69,471 |
| Average Commute | 23.7 min | 28.4 min |
| Walk Score | 74 | 67 |
| Crime Level | 48.8 | Moderate-High |
| School Rating | N/A | 5.2 |
| Cost of Living Index | 104 | 142 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+3.0 | D+32.9 |
C-
71.9 Score
Atlantic City, NJ
Small New Jersey city with local appeal
Median Home
$221,467
Population
38,464
Crime
Very High
Walk Score
74
Northeast
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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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