Side-by-side
Long Beach vs Sacramento
Scored for a 1-person household earning $6,700/mo gross. Green cells mark the best value in each row.
| Metric | Long Beach, CA52 | Sacramento, CA61 |
|---|---|---|
| Fit score | 52 | 61 |
| Affordability | 51 | 66 |
| Housing | 12 | 33 |
| Jobs | 26 | 32 |
| Safety | 48 | 63 |
| Climate | 100 | 98 |
| Amenities | 90 | 84 |
| Est. monthly cost | $5,078 | $4,677 |
| Typical rent (household-sized) | $2,009 | $1,760 |
| Median home value | $762,200 | $484,600 |
| Median HH income | $83,969 | $83,753 |
| Unemployment | 5.0% | 4.7% |
| Population | 458.5K | 524.8K |
| Summer high / winter low | 82° / 46° | 93° / 41° |
| Sunny days / yr | 287 | 269 |