Long Beach, CA vs Newton, MA
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
Newton
69.4
#1220 nationally
Newton leads in median household income ($176,373 vs $69,471). Long Beach leads in cost of living index (142 vs 207). Long Beach leads in walk score (67 vs 57).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Long Beach, CA | Newton, MA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 62.3 (#1863) | 69.4 (#1220) |
| Population | 466,742 | 88,415 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $860,012 | $1,540,226 |
| Median Household Income | $69,471 | $176,373 |
| Average Commute | 28.4 min | 27.1 min |
| Walk Score | 67 | 57 |
| Crime Level | Moderate-High | 1.3 |
| School Rating | 5.2 | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 142 | 207 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+32.9 | D+39.5 |
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+
69.4 Score
Newton, MA
Massachusetts community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$1,540,226
Population
88,415
Crime
Very Low
Walk Score
57
Northeast
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