Hurricane, UT 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.
Hurricane
65.5
#1630 nationally
Long Beach
62.3
#1863 nationally
Hurricane leads in average commute (22.2 min vs 28.4 min). Hurricane leads in cost of living index (111 vs 142). Long Beach leads in median household income ($69,471 vs $64,182).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Hurricane, UT | Long Beach, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 65.5 (#1630) | 62.3 (#1863) |
| Population | 23,959 | 466,742 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $504,441 | $860,012 |
| Median Household Income | $64,182 | $69,471 |
| Average Commute | 22.2 min | 28.4 min |
| Walk Score | N/A | 67 |
| Crime Level | 5.6 | Moderate-High |
| School Rating | N/A | 5.2 |
| Cost of Living Index | 111 | 142 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+52.3 | D+32.9 |
Data coverage note: Hurricane is missing data for 1 metric that Long Beach has. Scores with less coverage are penalized — see our methodology.
D
65.5 Score
Hurricane, UT
Small Utah city with local appeal
Median Home
$504,441
Population
23,959
Crime
Moderate-Low
Median Income
$64,182
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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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