Side-by-side
Long Beach vs Riverside
Scored for a 1-person household earning $6,700/mo gross. Green cells mark the best value in each row.
| Metric | Long Beach, CA48 | Riverside, CA55 |
|---|---|---|
| Fit score | 48 | 55 |
| Affordability | 46 | 63 |
| Housing | 4 | 26 |
| Jobs | 22 | 30 |
| Safety | 41 | 48 |
| Climate | 100 | 98 |
| Amenities | 91 | 73 |
| Est. monthly cost | $5,312 | $4,753 |
| Typical rent (household-sized) | $2,328 | $1,777 |
| Median home value | $762,200 | $542,100 |
| Median HH income | $83,969 | $88,575 |
| Unemployment | 5.2% | 4.9% |
| Population | 458.5K | 316.2K |
| Summer high / winter low | 82° / 46° | 93° / 43° |
| Sunny days / yr | 240 | 304 |