Long Beach, CA vs Madisonville, KY
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
Madisonville
84.3
#6 nationally
Long Beach leads in walk score (67 vs 20). Madisonville leads in cost of living index (89 vs 142). Madisonville leads in average commute (19.4 min vs 28.4 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Long Beach, CA | Madisonville, KY |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 62.3 (#1863) | 84.3 (#6) |
| Population | 466,742 | 19,355 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $860,012 | $156,268 |
| Median Household Income | $69,471 | $54,234 |
| Average Commute | 28.4 min | 19.4 min |
| Walk Score | 67 | 20 |
| Crime Level | Moderate-High | 2.4 |
| School Rating | 5.2 | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 142 | 89 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+32.9 | R+50.9 |
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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B
84.3 Score
Madisonville, KY
Small Kentucky city with local appeal
Median Home
$156,268
Population
19,355
Crime
Low
Walk Score
20
Southeast
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