Long Beach, CA vs Smyrna, TN
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
Smyrna
67.9
#1374 nationally
Long Beach leads in walk score (67 vs 20). Smyrna leads in cost of living index (103 vs 142). Smyrna leads in median household income ($76,115 vs $69,471).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Long Beach, CA | Smyrna, TN |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 62.3 (#1863) | 67.9 (#1374) |
| Population | 466,742 | 57,418 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $860,012 | $406,036 |
| Median Household Income | $69,471 | $76,115 |
| Average Commute | 28.4 min | 26.3 min |
| Walk Score | 67 | 20 |
| Crime Level | Moderate-High | 7.6 |
| School Rating | 5.2 | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 142 | 103 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+32.9 | R+21.8 |
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+
67.9 Score
Smyrna, TN
Tennessee community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$406,036
Population
57,418
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
20
Southeast
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