Glendale, 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.
Glendale
62.9
#1813 nationally
Long Beach
62.3
#1863 nationally
Long Beach leads in cost of living index (142 vs 193). Glendale leads in median household income ($81,219 vs $69,471). Glendale leads in walk score (71 vs 67).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Glendale, CA | Long Beach, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 62.9 (#1813) | 62.3 (#1863) |
| Population | 187,050 | 466,742 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $1,197,708 | $860,012 |
| Median Household Income | $81,219 | $69,471 |
| Average Commute | 27.6 min | 28.4 min |
| Walk Score | 71 | 67 |
| Crime Level | 7.9 | Moderate-High |
| School Rating | N/A | 5.2 |
| Cost of Living Index | 193 | 142 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+32.9 | D+32.9 |
D-
62.9 Score
Glendale, CA
Mid-size California city with community character
Median Home
$1,197,708
Population
187,050
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
71
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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
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