Side-by-side
Long Beach vs Los Angeles
Scored for a 1-person household earning $6,700/mo gross. Green cells mark the best value in each row.
| Metric | Long Beach, CA52 | Los Angeles, CA50 |
|---|---|---|
| Fit score | 52 | 50 |
| Affordability | 51 | 42 |
| Housing | 12 | 3 |
| Jobs | 26 | 22 |
| Safety | 48 | 51 |
| Climate | 100 | 100 |
| Amenities | 90 | 100 |
| Est. monthly cost | $5,078 | $5,466 |
| Typical rent (household-sized) | $2,009 | $2,357 |
| Median home value | $762,200 | $879,500 |
| Median HH income | $83,969 | $80,366 |
| Unemployment | 5.0% | 5.1% |
| Population | 458.5K | 3.9M |
| Summer high / winter low | 82° / 46° | 89° / 47° |
| Sunny days / yr | 287 | 284 |