Leesburg, VA 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.
Leesburg
65.1
#1649 nationally
Long Beach
62.3
#1863 nationally
Leesburg leads in median household income ($132,298 vs $69,471). Long Beach leads in walk score (67 vs 36). Leesburg leads in cost of living index (141 vs 142).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Leesburg, VA | Long Beach, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 65.1 (#1649) | 62.3 (#1863) |
| Population | 49,312 | 466,742 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $855,209 | $860,012 |
| Median Household Income | $132,298 | $69,471 |
| Average Commute | 28.3 min | 28.4 min |
| Walk Score | 36 | 67 |
| Crime Level | 7.0 | Moderate-High |
| School Rating | N/A | 5.2 |
| Cost of Living Index | 141 | 142 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+16.3 | D+32.9 |
D
65.1 Score
Leesburg, VA
Small Virginia city with local appeal
Median Home
$855,209
Population
49,312
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
36
Northeast
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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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