Long Beach, CA vs San Leandro, CA
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
San Leandro
60.8
#1925 nationally
San Leandro leads in median household income ($97,141 vs $69,471). Long Beach leads in cost of living index (142 vs 173). Long Beach leads in average commute (28.4 min vs 32.6 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Long Beach, CA | San Leandro, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 62.3 (#1863) | 60.8 (#1925) |
| Population | 466,742 | 85,784 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $860,012 | $805,034 |
| Median Household Income | $69,471 | $97,141 |
| Average Commute | 28.4 min | 32.6 min |
| Walk Score | 67 | 65 |
| Crime Level | Moderate-High | 15.0 |
| School Rating | 5.2 | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 142 | 173 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+32.9 | D+53.6 |
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-
60.8 Score
San Leandro, CA
California community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$805,034
Population
85,784
Crime
High
Walk Score
65
Pacific
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