Long Beach, CA vs Simi Valley, 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
Simi Valley
67.3
#1445 nationally
Long Beach leads in walk score (67 vs 39). Simi Valley leads in median household income ($112,144 vs $69,471). Long Beach leads in cost of living index (142 vs 176).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Long Beach, CA | Simi Valley, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 62.3 (#1863) | 67.3 (#1445) |
| Population | 466,742 | 125,113 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $860,012 | $841,774 |
| Median Household Income | $69,471 | $112,144 |
| Average Commute | 28.4 min | 28.4 min |
| Walk Score | 67 | 39 |
| Crime Level | Moderate-High | 3.5 |
| School Rating | 5.2 | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 142 | 176 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+32.9 | D+15.1 |
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
Simi Valley, CA
Mid-size California city with community character
Median Home
$841,774
Population
125,113
Crime
Low
Walk Score
39
Pacific
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