Harrisburg, 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.
Harrisburg
69.3
#1226 nationally
Long Beach
62.3
#1863 nationally
Harrisburg leads in median household income ($134,767 vs $69,471). Harrisburg leads in cost of living index (118 vs 142). Long Beach leads in average commute (28.4 min vs 30.3 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Harrisburg, NC | Long Beach, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 69.3 (#1226) | 62.3 (#1863) |
| Population | 19,883 | 466,742 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $500,007 | $860,012 |
| Median Household Income | $134,767 | $69,471 |
| Average Commute | 30.3 min | 28.4 min |
| Walk Score | N/A | 67 |
| Crime Level | 4.2 | Moderate-High |
| School Rating | N/A | 5.2 |
| Cost of Living Index | 118 | 142 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+7.7 | D+32.9 |
Data coverage note: Harrisburg is missing data for 1 metric that Long Beach has. Scores with less coverage are penalized — see our methodology.
D+
69.3 Score
Harrisburg, NC
Small North Carolina city with local appeal
Median Home
$500,007
Population
19,883
Crime
Moderate-Low
Median Income
$134,767
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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