Long Beach, CA vs Spring Valley, NY
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
Spring Valley
60.5
#1933 nationally
Long Beach leads in median household income ($69,471 vs $50,749). Long Beach leads in walk score (67 vs 51). Spring Valley leads in cost of living index (126 vs 142).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Long Beach, CA | Spring Valley, NY |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 62.3 (#1863) | 60.5 (#1933) |
| Population | 466,742 | 32,969 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $860,012 | $888,313 |
| Median Household Income | $69,471 | $50,749 |
| Average Commute | 28.4 min | 26.2 min |
| Walk Score | 67 | 51 |
| Crime Level | Moderate-High | 13.2 |
| School Rating | 5.2 | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 142 | 126 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+32.9 | R+11.8 |
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-
60.5 Score
Spring Valley, NY
Small New York city with local appeal
Median Home
$888,313
Population
32,969
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
51
Northeast
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