Encinitas, 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.
Encinitas
63.4
#1769 nationally
Long Beach
62.3
#1863 nationally
Encinitas leads in median household income ($142,506 vs $69,471). Long Beach leads in walk score (67 vs 43). Long Beach leads in cost of living index (142 vs 215).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Encinitas, CA | Long Beach, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 63.4 (#1769) | 62.3 (#1863) |
| Population | 60,841 | 466,742 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $1,932,178 | $860,012 |
| Median Household Income | $142,506 | $69,471 |
| Average Commute | 24.5 min | 28.4 min |
| Walk Score | 43 | 67 |
| Crime Level | 5.9 | Moderate-High |
| School Rating | N/A | 5.2 |
| Cost of Living Index | 215 | 142 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+16.8 | D+32.9 |
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63.4 Score
Encinitas, CA
California community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$1,932,178
Population
60,841
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
43
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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