Side-by-side
Long Beach vs San Jose
Scored for a 1-person household earning $6,700/mo gross. Green cells mark the best value in each row.
| Metric | Long Beach, CA46 | San Jose, CA57 |
|---|---|---|
| Fit score | 46 | 57 |
| Affordability | 32 | 24 |
| Housing | 5 | 19 |
| Jobs | 27 | 71 |
| Safety | 41 | 65 |
| Climate | 100 | 100 |
| Amenities | 91 | 83 |
| Est. monthly cost | $6,009 | $6,554 |
| Typical rent (household-sized) | $2,328 | $2,982 |
| Median home value | $762,200 | $1,187,800 |
| Median HH income | $83,969 | $141,565 |
| Unemployment | 5.1% | 3.5% |
| Population | 458.5K | 990.1K |
| Summer high / winter low | 82° / 46° | 82° / 42° |
| Sunny days / yr | 240 | 299 |