La Porte, TX 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.
La Porte
78.1
#196 nationally
Long Beach
62.3
#1863 nationally
Long Beach leads in walk score (67 vs 26). La Porte leads in cost of living index (98 vs 142). La Porte leads in median household income ($79,193 vs $69,471).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | La Porte, TX | Long Beach, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 78.1 (#196) | 62.3 (#1863) |
| Population | 36,991 | 466,742 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $257,347 | $860,012 |
| Median Household Income | $79,193 | $69,471 |
| Average Commute | 25.6 min | 28.4 min |
| Walk Score | 26 | 67 |
| Crime Level | 4.7 | Moderate-High |
| School Rating | N/A | 5.2 |
| Cost of Living Index | 98 | 142 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+5.5 | D+32.9 |
C+
78.1 Score
La Porte, TX
Small Texas city with local appeal
Median Home
$257,347
Population
36,991
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
26
Southwest
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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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