Leander, TX vs Long Beach, NY
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.
Leander
75.8
#416 nationally
Long Beach
67.8
#1381 nationally
Long Beach leads in walk score (68 vs 28). Leander leads in cost of living index (115 vs 162). Leander leads in average commute (29.5 min vs 41.4 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Leander, TX | Long Beach, NY |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 75.8 (#416) | 67.8 (#1381) |
| Population | 80,067 | 34,595 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $427,012 | $810,461 |
| Median Household Income | $129,684 | $125,974 |
| Average Commute | 29.5 min | 41.4 min |
| Walk Score | 28 | 68 |
| Crime Level | 1.9 | 2.1 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 115 | 162 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+39.3 | R+4.2 |
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75.8 Score
Leander, TX
Texas community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$427,012
Population
80,067
Crime
Low
Walk Score
28
Southwest
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D+
67.8 Score
Long Beach, NY
Small New York city with local appeal
Median Home
$810,461
Population
34,595
Crime
Low
Walk Score
68
Northeast
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