Kirkland, WA 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.
Kirkland
68
#1358 nationally
Long Beach
62.3
#1863 nationally
Kirkland leads in median household income ($135,608 vs $69,471). Long Beach leads in walk score (67 vs 51). Long Beach leads in cost of living index (142 vs 179).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Kirkland, WA | Long Beach, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 68 (#1358) | 62.3 (#1863) |
| Population | 91,194 | 466,742 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $1,212,741 | $860,012 |
| Median Household Income | $135,608 | $69,471 |
| Average Commute | 25.5 min | 28.4 min |
| Walk Score | 51 | 67 |
| Crime Level | 1.7 | Moderate-High |
| School Rating | N/A | 5.2 |
| Cost of Living Index | 179 | 142 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+51.7 | D+32.9 |
D+
68 Score
Kirkland, WA
Washington community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$1,212,741
Population
91,194
Crime
Low
Walk Score
51
Pacific
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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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