Cranston, RI 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.
Cranston
73.9
#656 nationally
Long Beach
62.3
#1863 nationally
Long Beach leads in walk score (67 vs 51). Cranston leads in cost of living index (114 vs 142). Cranston leads in median household income ($83,123 vs $69,471).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Cranston, RI | Long Beach, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 73.9 (#656) | 62.3 (#1863) |
| Population | 82,635 | 466,742 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $461,969 | $860,012 |
| Median Household Income | $83,123 | $69,471 |
| Average Commute | 23.9 min | 28.4 min |
| Walk Score | 51 | 67 |
| Crime Level | 2.5 | Moderate-High |
| School Rating | N/A | 5.2 |
| Cost of Living Index | 114 | 142 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+14.4 | D+32.9 |
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73.9 Score
Cranston, RI
Rhode Island community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$461,969
Population
82,635
Crime
Low
Walk Score
51
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
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Pacific
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