Long Beach, CA vs Pembroke Pines, 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
Pembroke Pines
67.3
#1441 nationally
Long Beach leads in walk score (67 vs 32). Pembroke Pines leads in cost of living index (123 vs 142). Pembroke Pines leads in median household income ($77,657 vs $69,471).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Long Beach, CA | Pembroke Pines, FL |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 62.3 (#1863) | 67.3 (#1441) |
| Population | 466,742 | 171,119 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $860,012 | $490,388 |
| Median Household Income | $69,471 | $77,657 |
| Average Commute | 28.4 min | 30.6 min |
| Walk Score | 67 | 32 |
| Crime Level | Moderate-High | 5.0 |
| School Rating | 5.2 | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 142 | 123 |
| 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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D+
67.3 Score
Pembroke Pines, FL
Mid-size Florida city with community character
Median Home
$490,388
Population
171,119
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
32
Southeast
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