Long Beach, CA vs West New York, NJ
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
West New York
69.5
#1210 nationally
West New York leads in walk score (94 vs 67). Long Beach leads in average commute (28.4 min vs 35.5 min). West New York leads in cost of living index (130 vs 142).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Long Beach, CA | West New York, NJ |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 62.3 (#1863) | 69.5 (#1210) |
| Population | 466,742 | 50,754 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $860,012 | $467,343 |
| Median Household Income | $69,471 | $70,141 |
| Average Commute | 28.4 min | 35.5 min |
| Walk Score | 67 | 94 |
| Crime Level | Moderate-High | 8.1 |
| 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+28.1 |
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+
69.5 Score
West New York, NJ
New Jersey community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$467,343
Population
50,754
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
94
Northeast
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