Long Beach, CA vs Thornton, CO
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
Thornton
66.7
#1515 nationally
Long Beach leads in walk score (67 vs 32). Thornton leads in median household income ($95,064 vs $69,471). Thornton leads in cost of living index (130 vs 142).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Long Beach, CA | Thornton, CO |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 62.3 (#1863) | 66.7 (#1515) |
| Population | 466,742 | 144,922 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $860,012 | $498,542 |
| Median Household Income | $69,471 | $95,064 |
| Average Commute | 28.4 min | 30.9 min |
| Walk Score | 67 | 32 |
| Crime Level | Moderate-High | 7.5 |
| School Rating | 5.2 | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 142 | 130 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+32.9 | D+9.0 |
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
66.7 Score
Thornton, CO
Mid-size Colorado city with community character
Median Home
$498,542
Population
144,922
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
32
West
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