Long Beach, CA vs Waxhaw, NC
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
Waxhaw
65.9
#1604 nationally
Waxhaw leads in median household income ($124,711 vs $69,471). Waxhaw leads in cost of living index (125 vs 142). Long Beach leads in average commute (28.4 min vs 31.3 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Long Beach, CA | Waxhaw, NC |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 62.3 (#1863) | 65.9 (#1604) |
| Population | 466,742 | 23,073 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $860,012 | $717,174 |
| Median Household Income | $69,471 | $124,711 |
| Average Commute | 28.4 min | 31.3 min |
| Walk Score | 67 | N/A |
| Crime Level | Moderate-High | 1.6 |
| School Rating | 5.2 | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 142 | 125 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+32.9 | R+25.3 |
Data coverage note: Waxhaw is missing data for 1 metric that Long Beach has. Scores with less coverage are penalized — see our methodology.
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
65.9 Score
Waxhaw, NC
Small North Carolina city with local appeal
Median Home
$717,174
Population
23,073
Crime
Low
Median Income
$124,711
Southeast
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