Long Beach, CA vs Saco, ME
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
Saco
69.7
#1178 nationally
Long Beach leads in walk score (67 vs 24). Saco leads in cost of living index (116 vs 142). Saco leads in median household income ($81,326 vs $69,471).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Long Beach, CA | Saco, ME |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 62.3 (#1863) | 69.7 (#1178) |
| Population | 466,742 | 20,960 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $860,012 | $531,575 |
| Median Household Income | $69,471 | $81,326 |
| Average Commute | 28.4 min | 24.4 min |
| Walk Score | 67 | 24 |
| Crime Level | Moderate-High | 2.2 |
| School Rating | 5.2 | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 142 | 116 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+32.9 | D+10.5 |
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+
69.7 Score
Saco, ME
Small Maine city with local appeal
Median Home
$531,575
Population
20,960
Crime
Low
Walk Score
24
Northeast
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