Long Beach, CA vs Pawtucket, RI
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
Pawtucket
71.2
#1011 nationally
Pawtucket leads in cost of living index (108 vs 142). Long Beach leads in median household income ($69,471 vs $62,799). Pawtucket leads in average commute (26.1 min vs 28.4 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Long Beach, CA | Pawtucket, RI |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 62.3 (#1863) | 71.2 (#1011) |
| Population | 466,742 | 75,321 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $860,012 | $403,719 |
| Median Household Income | $69,471 | $62,799 |
| Average Commute | 28.4 min | 26.1 min |
| Walk Score | 67 | 71 |
| Crime Level | Moderate-High | 8.4 |
| School Rating | 5.2 | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 142 | 108 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+32.9 | D+14.4 |
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-
71.2 Score
Pawtucket, RI
Rhode Island community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$403,719
Population
75,321
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
71
Northeast
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