Long Beach, CA vs Westfield, IN
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
Westfield
75.2
#496 nationally
Long Beach leads in walk score (67 vs 15). Westfield leads in median household income ($117,519 vs $69,471). Westfield leads in cost of living index (111 vs 142).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Long Beach, CA | Westfield, IN |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 62.3 (#1863) | 75.2 (#496) |
| Population | 466,742 | 57,746 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $860,012 | $478,849 |
| Median Household Income | $69,471 | $117,519 |
| Average Commute | 28.4 min | 23.8 min |
| Walk Score | 67 | 15 |
| Crime Level | Moderate-High | 1.2 |
| School Rating | 5.2 | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 142 | 111 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+32.9 | R+6.1 |
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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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C
75.2 Score
Westfield, IN
Indiana community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$478,849
Population
57,746
Crime
Very Low
Walk Score
15
Midwest
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