Lincoln, CA 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.
Lincoln
72.8
#830 nationally
Long Beach
62.3
#1863 nationally
Lincoln leads in median household income ($99,434 vs $69,471). Lincoln leads in walk score (84 vs 67). Long Beach leads in cost of living index (142 vs 153).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Lincoln, CA | Long Beach, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 72.8 (#830) | 62.3 (#1863) |
| Population | 54,538 | 466,742 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $645,264 | $860,012 |
| Median Household Income | $99,434 | $69,471 |
| Average Commute | 29.3 min | 28.4 min |
| Walk Score | 84 | 67 |
| Crime Level | 2.6 | Moderate-High |
| School Rating | N/A | 5.2 |
| Cost of Living Index | 153 | 142 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+8.5 | D+32.9 |
C-
72.8 Score
Lincoln, CA
California community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$645,264
Population
54,538
Crime
Low
Walk Score
84
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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