Auburn, NY 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.
Auburn
77.5
#237 nationally
Long Beach
62.3
#1863 nationally
Auburn leads in cost of living index (96 vs 142). Long Beach leads in median household income ($69,471 vs $48,203). Auburn leads in average commute (19.9 min vs 28.4 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Auburn, NY | Long Beach, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 77.5 (#237) | 62.3 (#1863) |
| Population | 25,983 | 466,742 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $229,007 | $860,012 |
| Median Household Income | $48,203 | $69,471 |
| Average Commute | 19.9 min | 28.4 min |
| Walk Score | 52 | 67 |
| Crime Level | 6.7 | Moderate-High |
| School Rating | N/A | 5.2 |
| Cost of Living Index | 96 | 142 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+13.0 | D+32.9 |
C+
77.5 Score
Auburn, NY
Small New York city with local appeal
Median Home
$229,007
Population
25,983
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
52
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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