Cupertino, CA 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.
Cupertino
68.2
#1330 nationally
Long Beach
62.3
#1863 nationally
Cupertino leads in median household income ($223,667 vs $69,471). Long Beach leads in walk score (67 vs 48). Cupertino leads in average commute (25.9 min vs 28.4 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Cupertino, CA | Long Beach, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 68.2 (#1330) | 62.3 (#1863) |
| Population | 57,285 | 466,742 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $3,008,438 | $860,012 |
| Median Household Income | $223,667 | $69,471 |
| Average Commute | 25.9 min | 28.4 min |
| Walk Score | 48 | 67 |
| Crime Level | 3.1 | Moderate-High |
| School Rating | N/A | 5.2 |
| Cost of Living Index | N/A | 142 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+40.0 | D+32.9 |
D+
68.2 Score
Cupertino, CA
California community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$3,008,438
Population
57,285
Crime
Low
Walk Score
48
Pacific
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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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