Long Beach, CA vs SeaTac, WA
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
SeaTac
63.7
#1751 nationally
Long Beach leads in walk score (67 vs 38). SeaTac leads in median household income ($79,433 vs $69,471). SeaTac leads in cost of living index (129 vs 142).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Long Beach, CA | SeaTac, WA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 62.3 (#1863) | 63.7 (#1751) |
| Population | 466,742 | 31,799 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $860,012 | $589,243 |
| Median Household Income | $69,471 | $79,433 |
| Average Commute | 28.4 min | 26.6 min |
| Walk Score | 67 | 38 |
| Crime Level | Moderate-High | 11.2 |
| School Rating | 5.2 | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 142 | 129 |
| 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
View Long Beach, CA →
D
63.7 Score
SeaTac, WA
Small Washington city with local appeal
Median Home
$589,243
Population
31,799
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
38
Pacific
View SeaTac, WA →