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, CA55 | Oakland, CA41 |
|---|---|---|
| Fit score | 55 | 41 |
| Affordability | 67 | 54 |
| Housing | 9 | 7 |
| Jobs | 34 | 32 |
| Safety | 64 | 9 |
| Climate | 100 | 100 |
| Amenities | 45 | 57 |
| Est. monthly cost | $4,649 | $4,998 |
| Typical rent (household-sized) | $1,785 | $2,083 |
| Median home value | $762,200 | $924,700 |
| Median HH income | $83,969 | $97,369 |
| Unemployment | 5.0% | 5.2% |
| Population | 458.5K | 438.1K |
| Summer high / winter low | 78° / 48° | 73° / 45° |
| Sunny days / yr | 287 | 261 |