Head-to-Head · City Comparison
Davenport, IA
VS
Long Beach, CA
🏆 Davenport leads 15 of 23 categories
Davenport
Iowa
15
wins
Cost of Living Index
89.3 ✓ Cheaper
Median Household Income
$59,890
Violent Crime Index
153⚠ High ✓ Safer
Population
101,448
Long Beach
California
8
wins
Cost of Living Index
115.5⚠ High
Median Household Income
$78,995 ✓ Higher
Violent Crime Index
178⚠ High
Population
462,293 ✓ Larger
Pros & Cons
Auto-generated from official data — head-to-head differences and gaps vs the national average.
Davenport, IA
Pros
Homes cost $555k less ($155,100 vs $709,700)
Rent averages $808/mo less ($890 vs $1,698)
26% cheaper overall cost of living than Long Beach
14% less violent crime than Long Beach
Commutes run 12 min shorter each way
Stronger job market — unemployment is 1.6 pts lower (5.0%)
Cons
Violent crime (581.4/100k) is above the U.S. average of 380
Median income trails Long Beach by $19,105/yr
Property crime (3540.6/100k) runs high vs the U.S. average
Long Beach, CA
Pros
Households earn $19,105 more per year on average
Milder winters — January highs near 67°F vs 31°F
More college-educated — 33.7% hold a bachelor's or higher
Cons
Pricier housing — median home is $709,700
Higher rents — median is $1,698/mo
Cost of living runs 26% higher than Davenport
Violent crime (676.4/100k) is above the U.S. average of 380
Key Differences at a Glance
Davenport
Cost of Living
26% cheaper
COL index 89.3 vs 115.5 (100 = US avg)
Davenport
Violent Crime
14% lower
581.4 vs 676.4 per 100k
Davenport
Median Home Value
$555k less
$155,100 vs $709,700
Davenport
Unemployment
1.6 pp lower
5.0% vs 6.6% unemployment
Long Beach
Median Income
$19,105
$78,995 vs $59,890/yr
Full Data Comparison
| Metric | Davenport, IA | Long Beach, CA |
|---|---|---|
| 💰 Cost of Living | ||
| Cost of Living Index National avg = 100 · lower = cheaper | 89.3 ✓ Cheaper | 115.5⚠ High |
| Median Home Value | $155,100 ✓ Lower | $709,700⚠ High |
| Median Monthly Rent | $890 ✓ Lower | $1,698⚠ High |
| 📈 Income & Economy | ||
| Median Household Income | $59,890 | $78,995 ✓ Higher |
| Unemployment Rate | 5.0%⚠ High ✓ Lower | 6.6%⚠ High |
| Avg Commute Minutes each way | 18.5 min ✓ Shorter | 30.4 min⚠ High |
| Work From Home % | 7.7% | 12.5% ✓ Higher |
| 🔒 Safety | ||
| Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer · 60% violent / 40% property | 159⚠ High ✓ Safer | 173⚠ High |
| Violent Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer | 153⚠ High ✓ Safer | 178⚠ High |
| Property Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer | 169⚠ High | 166⚠ High ✓ Safer |
| 🎓 Education | ||
| School Quality 100 = national avg · grad rate, staffing & attainment | B (101) ✓ Better | B- (91) |
| Student-Teacher Ratio Lower = smaller classes | 13.4:1 ✓ Smaller | 23.7:1 |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 28.5% | 33.7% ✓ Higher |
| High School or Higher | 92.0% ✓ Higher | 81.2% |
| School District Name only — no quality rating available | Davenport Comm School District | Long Beach Unified |
| 🌤 Weather | ||
| Avg High — January | 31.0°F | 67.4°F ✓ Warmer |
| Avg High — July | 83.9°F ✓ Warmer | 81.4°F |
| Annual Precipitation | 38.8" | 12.0" ✓ Drier |
| Annual Snowfall | 36.1" | 0.0" ✓ Less |
| 👥 Demographics | ||
| Population | 101,448 | 462,293 ✓ Larger |
| Median Age | 37.4 ✓ Older | 36.1 |
| Homeownership Rate | 62.2% ✓ Higher | 40.6% |
| Under 18 | 21.4% ✓ More | 20.7% |
| Over 65 | 16.2% ✓ More | 12.5% |
Frequently Asked Questions
Davenport's cost of living index is 89.3 vs Long Beach's 115.5 (US average = 100).
Davenport is 26% less expensive overall.
Based on the 23 decided categories above, Davenport leads 15 of 23 categories. Davenport wins 15 and Long Beach wins 8. The right choice depends on your priorities — use the Pros & Cons and full table above to weigh what matters to you.
Whether you're moving from Davenport to Long Beach or relocating the other way, focus on the biggest gaps: housing ($155,100 vs $709,700 median home), income ($59,890 vs $78,995), safety, and schools — all covered in the full table above.
Davenport, IA and Long Beach, CA are about 1,592 miles apart (straight-line distance). Driving distance will be longer depending on the route.