Long Beach, CA vs St. Petersburg, FL
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
St. Petersburg
67.8
#1386 nationally
Long Beach leads in walk score (67 vs 43). St. Petersburg leads in cost of living index (113 vs 142). St. Petersburg leads in average commute (24 min vs 28.4 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Long Beach, CA | St. Petersburg, FL |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 62.3 (#1863) | 67.8 (#1386) |
| Population | 466,742 | 263,553 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $860,012 | $358,420 |
| Median Household Income | $69,471 | $70,333 |
| Average Commute | 28.4 min | 24 min |
| Walk Score | 67 | 43 |
| Crime Level | Moderate-High | 17.0 |
| School Rating | 5.2 | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 142 | 113 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+32.9 | R+5.2 |
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+
67.8 Score
St. Petersburg, FL
Growing Florida city with expanding opportunities
Median Home
$358,420
Population
263,553
Crime
High
Walk Score
43
Southeast
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