Long Beach, CA vs Westminster, MD
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
Westminster
66.3
#1565 nationally
Long Beach leads in walk score (67 vs 38). Westminster leads in cost of living index (115 vs 142). Long Beach leads in average commute (28.4 min vs 29.7 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Long Beach, CA | Westminster, MD |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 62.3 (#1863) | 66.3 (#1565) |
| Population | 466,742 | 20,536 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $860,012 | $470,642 |
| Median Household Income | $69,471 | $71,286 |
| Average Commute | 28.4 min | 29.7 min |
| Walk Score | 67 | 38 |
| Crime Level | Moderate-High | 6.6 |
| School Rating | 5.2 | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 142 | 115 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+32.9 | R+25.0 |
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
66.3 Score
Westminster, MD
Small Maryland city with local appeal
Median Home
$470,642
Population
20,536
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
38
Northeast
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