Culpeper, VA 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.
Culpeper
66.7
#1506 nationally
Long Beach
62.3
#1863 nationally
Culpeper leads in median household income ($86,940 vs $69,471). Long Beach leads in average commute (28.4 min vs 34.8 min). Culpeper leads in cost of living index (117 vs 142).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Culpeper, VA | Long Beach, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 66.7 (#1506) | 62.3 (#1863) |
| Population | 21,012 | 466,742 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $463,556 | $860,012 |
| Median Household Income | $86,940 | $69,471 |
| Average Commute | 34.8 min | 28.4 min |
| Walk Score | N/A | 67 |
| Crime Level | 3.3 | Moderate-High |
| School Rating | N/A | 5.2 |
| Cost of Living Index | 117 | 142 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+25.0 | D+32.9 |
Data coverage note: Culpeper is missing data for 1 metric that Long Beach has. Scores with less coverage are penalized — see our methodology.
D
66.7 Score
Culpeper, VA
Small Virginia city with local appeal
Median Home
$463,556
Population
21,012
Crime
Low
Median Income
$86,940
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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