Long Beach, CA vs Oakland Park, FL
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
Oakland Park
72.5
#881 nationally
Oakland Park leads in cost of living index (113 vs 142). Long Beach leads in walk score (67 vs 54). Oakland Park leads in average commute (26.3 min vs 28.4 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Long Beach, CA | Oakland Park, FL |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 62.3 (#1863) | 72.5 (#881) |
| Population | 466,742 | 44,105 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $860,012 | $372,417 |
| Median Household Income | $69,471 | $64,989 |
| Average Commute | 28.4 min | 26.3 min |
| Walk Score | 67 | 54 |
| Crime Level | Moderate-High | 5.7 |
| School Rating | 5.2 | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 142 | 113 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+32.9 | D+17.0 |
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-
72.5 Score
Oakland Park, FL
Small Florida city with local appeal
Median Home
$372,417
Population
44,105
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
54
Southeast
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