Long Beach, CA vs Sammamish, WA
Side-by-side comparison of housing, income, commute, safety, and quality of life.
Score Snapshot
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Scores summarize the published model. Use the objective metric differences below and your own priorities to choose.
Long Beach
62.3
#1863 nationally
Sammamish
65.1
#1652 nationally
Long Beach leads in walk score (67 vs 13). Sammamish leads in median household income ($215,047 vs $69,471). Long Beach leads in cost of living index (142 vs 201).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Long Beach, CA | Sammamish, WA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 62.3 (#1863) | 65.1 (#1652) |
| Population | 466,742 | 65,116 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $860,012 | $1,557,390 |
| Median Household Income | $69,471 | $215,047 |
| Average Commute | 28.4 min | 31.7 min |
| Walk Score | 67 | 13 |
| Crime Level | Moderate-High | 0.8 |
| School Rating | 5.2 | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 142 | 201 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+32.9 | D+51.7 |
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
65.1 Score
Sammamish, WA
Washington community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$1,557,390
Population
65,116
Crime
Very Low
Walk Score
13
Pacific
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