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, CA48 | San Jose, CA58 |
|---|---|---|
| Fit score | 48 | 58 |
| Affordability | 46 | 34 |
| Housing | 4 | 16 |
| Jobs | 22 | 66 |
| Safety | 41 | 65 |
| Climate | 100 | 100 |
| Amenities | 91 | 83 |
| Est. monthly cost | $5,312 | $5,905 |
| Typical rent (household-sized) | $2,328 | $2,982 |
| Median home value | $762,200 | $1,187,800 |
| Median HH income | $83,969 | $141,565 |
| Unemployment | 5.2% | 4.0% |
| Population | 458.5K | 990.1K |
| Summer high / winter low | 82° / 46° | 83° / 42° |
| Sunny days / yr | 240 | 299 |