Long Beach, CA vs Longview, TX
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.
Long Beach
62.3
#1863 nationally
Longview
76.9
#298 nationally
Long Beach leads in walk score (67 vs 28). Longview leads in cost of living index (94 vs 142). Longview leads in average commute (20.4 min vs 28.4 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Long Beach, CA | Longview, TX |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 62.3 (#1863) | 76.9 (#298) |
| Population | 466,742 | 83,236 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $860,012 | $234,128 |
| Median Household Income | $69,471 | $61,003 |
| Average Commute | 28.4 min | 20.4 min |
| Walk Score | 67 | 28 |
| Crime Level | Moderate-High | 9.3 |
| School Rating | 5.2 | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 142 | 94 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+32.9 | R+42.3 |
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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C
76.9 Score
Longview, TX
Texas community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$234,128
Population
83,236
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
28
Southwest
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