Long Beach, CA vs Northbrook, IL
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
Northbrook
77.2
#269 nationally
Northbrook leads in median household income ($150,236 vs $69,471). Northbrook leads in walk score (83 vs 67). Long Beach leads in cost of living index (142 vs 152).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Long Beach, CA | Northbrook, IL |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 62.3 (#1863) | 77.2 (#269) |
| Population | 466,742 | 33,977 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $860,012 | $718,284 |
| Median Household Income | $69,471 | $150,236 |
| Average Commute | 28.4 min | 28.6 min |
| Walk Score | 67 | 83 |
| Crime Level | Moderate-High | 0.5 |
| School Rating | 5.2 | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 142 | 152 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+32.9 | D+42.0 |
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+
77.2 Score
Northbrook, IL
Small Illinois city with local appeal
Median Home
$718,284
Population
33,977
Crime
Very Low
Walk Score
83
Midwest
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