Leominster, MA 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.
Leominster
65.5
#1631 nationally
Long Beach
62.3
#1863 nationally
Long Beach leads in walk score (67 vs 41). Leominster leads in cost of living index (118 vs 142). Leominster leads in median household income ($75,620 vs $69,471).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Leominster, MA | Long Beach, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 65.5 (#1631) | 62.3 (#1863) |
| Population | 43,627 | 466,742 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $475,889 | $860,012 |
| Median Household Income | $75,620 | $69,471 |
| Average Commute | 27.8 min | 28.4 min |
| Walk Score | 41 | 67 |
| Crime Level | 13.3 | Moderate-High |
| School Rating | N/A | 5.2 |
| Cost of Living Index | 118 | 142 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+10.0 | D+32.9 |
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65.5 Score
Leominster, MA
Small Massachusetts city with local appeal
Median Home
$475,889
Population
43,627
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
41
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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