Greensboro, NC 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.
Greensboro
68.8
#1281 nationally
Long Beach
62.3
#1863 nationally
Long Beach leads in walk score (67 vs 29). Greensboro leads in cost of living index (98 vs 142). Greensboro leads in average commute (21.4 min vs 28.4 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Greensboro, NC | Long Beach, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 68.8 (#1281) | 62.3 (#1863) |
| Population | 302,296 | 466,742 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $265,428 | $860,012 |
| Median Household Income | $55,051 | $69,471 |
| Average Commute | 21.4 min | 28.4 min |
| Walk Score | 29 | 67 |
| Crime Level | 25.3 | Moderate-High |
| School Rating | N/A | 5.2 |
| Cost of Living Index | 98 | 142 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+21.8 | D+32.9 |
D+
68.8 Score
Greensboro, NC
Growing North Carolina city with expanding opportunities
Median Home
$265,428
Population
302,296
Crime
Very High
Walk Score
29
Southeast
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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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