Long Beach, CA vs Los Angeles, 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.
Long Beach
62.3
#1863 nationally
Los Angeles
60.9
#1917 nationally
Long Beach leads in cost of living index (142 vs 173). Long Beach leads in average commute (28.4 min vs 31.4 min). Los Angeles leads in median household income ($74,891 vs $69,471).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Long Beach, CA | Los Angeles, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 62.3 (#1863) | 60.9 (#1917) |
| Population | 466,742 | 3,822,238 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $860,012 | $946,268 |
| Median Household Income | $69,471 | $74,891 |
| Average Commute | 28.4 min | 31.4 min |
| Walk Score | 67 | 68 |
| Crime Level | Moderate-High | Moderate-High |
| School Rating | 5.2 | 5.4 |
| Cost of Living Index | 142 | 173 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+32.9 | D+32.9 |
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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D-
60.9 Score
Los Angeles, CA
Entertainment capital of the world
Median Home
$946,268
Population
3,822,238
Crime
Moderate-High
Schools
C
Pacific
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