Long Beach, CA vs Maplewood, 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
Maplewood
70.3
#1118 nationally
Long Beach leads in walk score (67 vs 24). Maplewood leads in cost of living index (107 vs 142). Maplewood leads in median household income ($86,769 vs $69,471).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Long Beach, CA | Maplewood, MN |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 62.3 (#1863) | 70.3 (#1118) |
| Population | 466,742 | 39,958 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $860,012 | $350,789 |
| Median Household Income | $69,471 | $86,769 |
| Average Commute | 28.4 min | 23.5 min |
| Walk Score | 67 | 24 |
| Crime Level | Moderate-High | 12.4 |
| School Rating | 5.2 | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 142 | 107 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+32.9 | D+43.3 |
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-
70.3 Score
Maplewood, MN
Small Minnesota city with local appeal
Median Home
$350,789
Population
39,958
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
24
Midwest
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