Independence, KY 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.
Independence
77
#288 nationally
Long Beach
62.3
#1863 nationally
Long Beach leads in walk score (67 vs 11). Independence leads in cost of living index (96 vs 142). Independence leads in median household income ($92,355 vs $69,471).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Independence, KY | Long Beach, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 77 (#288) | 62.3 (#1863) |
| Population | 29,503 | 466,742 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $331,613 | $860,012 |
| Median Household Income | $92,355 | $69,471 |
| Average Commute | 27.4 min | 28.4 min |
| Walk Score | 11 | 67 |
| Crime Level | 0.7 | Moderate-High |
| School Rating | N/A | 5.2 |
| Cost of Living Index | 96 | 142 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+21.7 | D+32.9 |
C+
77 Score
Independence, KY
Small Kentucky city with local appeal
Median Home
$331,613
Population
29,503
Crime
Very Low
Walk Score
11
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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