Long Beach, CA vs Maple Grove, MN
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
Maple Grove
75.5
#450 nationally
Long Beach leads in walk score (67 vs 13). Maple Grove leads in median household income ($127,001 vs $69,471). Maple Grove leads in cost of living index (119 vs 142).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Long Beach, CA | Maple Grove, MN |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 62.3 (#1863) | 75.5 (#450) |
| Population | 466,742 | 71,288 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $860,012 | $430,006 |
| Median Household Income | $69,471 | $127,001 |
| Average Commute | 28.4 min | 24.1 min |
| Walk Score | 67 | 13 |
| Crime Level | Moderate-High | 3.1 |
| School Rating | 5.2 | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 142 | 119 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+32.9 | D+42.6 |
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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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75.5 Score
Maple Grove, MN
Minnesota community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$430,006
Population
71,288
Crime
Low
Walk Score
13
Midwest
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