Crystal, MN 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.
Crystal
75
#509 nationally
Long Beach
62.3
#1863 nationally
Long Beach leads in walk score (67 vs 44). Crystal leads in cost of living index (105 vs 142). Crystal leads in median household income ($86,288 vs $69,471).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Crystal, MN | Long Beach, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 75 (#509) | 62.3 (#1863) |
| Population | 21,906 | 466,742 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $323,618 | $860,012 |
| Median Household Income | $86,288 | $69,471 |
| Average Commute | 24 min | 28.4 min |
| Walk Score | 44 | 67 |
| Crime Level | 7.7 | Moderate-High |
| School Rating | N/A | 5.2 |
| Cost of Living Index | 105 | 142 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+42.6 | D+32.9 |
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75 Score
Crystal, MN
Small Minnesota city with local appeal
Median Home
$323,618
Population
21,906
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
44
Midwest
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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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