Side-by-side
Long Beach vs Phoenix
Scored for a 1-person household earning $6,700/mo gross. Green cells mark the best value in each row.
| Metric | Long Beach, CA48 | Phoenix, AZ58 |
|---|---|---|
| Fit score | 48 | 58 |
| Affordability | 46 | 79 |
| Housing | 4 | 42 |
| Jobs | 22 | 24 |
| Safety | 41 | 45 |
| Climate | 100 | 72 |
| Amenities | 91 | 92 |
| Est. monthly cost | $5,312 | $4,383 |
| Typical rent (household-sized) | $2,328 | $1,583 |
| Median home value | $762,200 | $381,900 |
| Median HH income | $83,969 | $77,041 |
| Unemployment | 5.2% | 4.7% |
| Population | 458.5K | 1.6M |
| Summer high / winter low | 82° / 46° | 106° / 46° |
| Sunny days / yr | 240 | 317 |