Side-by-side
Long Beach vs Oakland
Scored for a 1-person household earning $6,700/mo gross. Green cells mark the best value in each row.
| Metric | Long Beach, CA48 | Oakland, CA40 |
|---|---|---|
| Fit score | 48 | 40 |
| Affordability | 46 | 46 |
| Housing | 4 | 6 |
| Jobs | 22 | 36 |
| Safety | 41 | 0 |
| Climate | 100 | 100 |
| Amenities | 91 | 71 |
| Est. monthly cost | $5,312 | $5,324 |
| Typical rent (household-sized) | $2,328 | $2,385 |
| Median home value | $762,200 | $924,700 |
| Median HH income | $83,969 | $97,369 |
| Unemployment | 5.2% | 4.6% |
| Population | 458.5K | 438.1K |
| Summer high / winter low | 82° / 46° | 72° / 46° |
| Sunny days / yr | 240 | 262 |