Highland, 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.
Highland
62.5
#1849 nationally
Long Beach
62.3
#1863 nationally
Long Beach leads in walk score (67 vs 35). Highland leads in cost of living index (131 vs 142). Long Beach leads in average commute (28.4 min vs 30.4 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Highland, CA | Long Beach, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 62.5 (#1849) | 62.3 (#1863) |
| Population | 56,202 | 466,742 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $542,040 | $860,012 |
| Median Household Income | $72,222 | $69,471 |
| Average Commute | 30.4 min | 28.4 min |
| Walk Score | 35 | 67 |
| Crime Level | 14.6 | Moderate-High |
| School Rating | N/A | 5.2 |
| Cost of Living Index | 131 | 142 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+2.1 | D+32.9 |
D-
62.5 Score
Highland, CA
California community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$542,040
Population
56,202
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
35
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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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