Long Beach, CA vs Tamarac, 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
Tamarac
69.9
#1162 nationally
Long Beach leads in walk score (67 vs 30). Tamarac leads in cost of living index (109 vs 142). Long Beach leads in median household income ($69,471 vs $59,140).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Long Beach, CA | Tamarac, FL |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 62.3 (#1863) | 69.9 (#1162) |
| Population | 466,742 | 72,372 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $860,012 | $294,542 |
| Median Household Income | $69,471 | $59,140 |
| Average Commute | 28.4 min | 30.7 min |
| Walk Score | 67 | 30 |
| Crime Level | Moderate-High | 7.5 |
| School Rating | 5.2 | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 142 | 109 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+32.9 | D+17.0 |
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+
69.9 Score
Tamarac, FL
Florida community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$294,542
Population
72,372
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
30
Southeast
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