Long Beach, CA vs Northglenn, CO
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
Northglenn
66.7
#1511 nationally
Long Beach leads in walk score (67 vs 47). Northglenn leads in cost of living index (125 vs 142). Northglenn leads in median household income ($77,797 vs $69,471).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Long Beach, CA | Northglenn, CO |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 62.3 (#1863) | 66.7 (#1511) |
| Population | 466,742 | 38,164 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $860,012 | $458,944 |
| Median Household Income | $69,471 | $77,797 |
| Average Commute | 28.4 min | 27.3 min |
| Walk Score | 67 | 47 |
| Crime Level | Moderate-High | 11.8 |
| School Rating | 5.2 | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 142 | 125 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+32.9 | D+9.0 |
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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D
66.7 Score
Northglenn, CO
Small Colorado city with local appeal
Median Home
$458,944
Population
38,164
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
47
West
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