Long Beach, CA vs McDonough, GA
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
McDonough
69.6
#1187 nationally
Long Beach leads in walk score (67 vs 21). McDonough leads in cost of living index (101 vs 142). McDonough leads in median household income ($77,804 vs $69,471).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Long Beach, CA | McDonough, GA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 62.3 (#1863) | 69.6 (#1187) |
| Population | 466,742 | 32,138 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $860,012 | $336,217 |
| Median Household Income | $69,471 | $77,804 |
| Average Commute | 28.4 min | 30.8 min |
| Walk Score | 67 | 21 |
| Crime Level | Moderate-High | 9.2 |
| School Rating | 5.2 | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 142 | 101 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+32.9 | D+29.7 |
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+
69.6 Score
McDonough, GA
Small Georgia city with local appeal
Median Home
$336,217
Population
32,138
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
21
Southeast
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