Carrollton, TX 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.
Carrollton
75.3
#472 nationally
Long Beach
62.3
#1863 nationally
Long Beach leads in walk score (67 vs 36). Carrollton leads in median household income ($95,380 vs $69,471). Carrollton leads in cost of living index (111 vs 142).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Carrollton, TX | Long Beach, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 75.3 (#472) | 62.3 (#1863) |
| Population | 132,918 | 466,742 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $405,531 | $860,012 |
| Median Household Income | $95,380 | $69,471 |
| Average Commute | 24.4 min | 28.4 min |
| Walk Score | 36 | 67 |
| Crime Level | 3.8 | Moderate-High |
| School Rating | N/A | 5.2 |
| Cost of Living Index | 111 | 142 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+22.2 | D+32.9 |
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75.3 Score
Carrollton, TX
Mid-size Texas city with community character
Median Home
$405,531
Population
132,918
Crime
Low
Walk Score
36
Southwest
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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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