Head-to-Head · City Comparison
Long Beach, CA
VS
Victorville, CA
🏆 Long Beach leads 14 of 22 categories
Long Beach
California
14
wins
Cost of Living Index
115.5⚠ High
Median Household Income
$78,995 ✓ Higher
Violent Crime Index
178⚠ High ✓ Safer
Population
462,293 ✓ Larger
Victorville
California
8
wins
Cost of Living Index
107.9⚠ High ✓ Cheaper
Median Household Income
$65,746
Violent Crime Index
267⚠ High
Population
134,417
Pros & Cons
Auto-generated from official data — head-to-head differences and gaps vs the national average.
Long Beach, CA
Pros
33% less violent crime than Victorville
Stronger job market — unemployment is 3.7 pts lower (6.6%)
Households earn $13,249 more per year on average
More college-educated — 33.7% hold a bachelor's or higher
Commutes run 10 min shorter each way
Cooler summers — July highs near 81°F vs 98°F
Cons
Pricier housing — median home is $709,700
Violent crime (676.4/100k) is above the U.S. average of 380
Living costs are well above the U.S. average (index 115.5)
Higher rents — median is $1,698/mo
Victorville, CA
Pros
Homes cost $409k less ($300,600 vs $709,700)
Rent averages $237/mo less ($1,461 vs $1,698)
8% cheaper overall cost of living than Long Beach
Cons
Violent crime (1015.6/100k) is above the U.S. average of 380
Median income trails Long Beach by $13,249/yr
Higher unemployment (10.3% vs 6.6%)
Longer commutes — 40.5 min average each way
Key Differences at a Glance
Long Beach
Median Income
$13,249
$78,995 vs $65,746/yr
Long Beach
Violent Crime
33% lower
676.4 vs 1015.6 per 100k
Long Beach
Unemployment
3.7 pp lower
6.6% vs 10.3% unemployment
Victorville
Cost of Living
8% cheaper
COL index 107.9 vs 115.5 (100 = US avg)
Victorville
Median Home Value
$409k less
$300,600 vs $709,700
Victorville
Summer Heat
16.1°F warmer
July avg high 97.5°F vs 81.4°F
Full Data Comparison
| Metric | Long Beach, CA | Victorville, CA |
|---|---|---|
| 💰 Cost of Living | ||
| Cost of Living Index National avg = 100 · lower = cheaper | 115.5⚠ High | 107.9⚠ High ✓ Cheaper |
| Median Home Value | $709,700⚠ High | $300,600 ✓ Lower |
| Median Monthly Rent | $1,698⚠ High | $1,461⚠ High ✓ Lower |
| 📈 Income & Economy | ||
| Median Household Income | $78,995 ✓ Higher | $65,746 |
| Unemployment Rate | 6.6%⚠ High ✓ Lower | 10.3%⚠ High |
| Avg Commute Minutes each way | 30.4 min⚠ High ✓ Shorter | 40.5 min⚠ High |
| Work From Home % | 12.5% ✓ Higher | 9.2% |
| 🔒 Safety | ||
| Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer · 60% violent / 40% property | 173⚠ High ✓ Safer | 201⚠ High |
| Violent Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer | 178⚠ High ✓ Safer | 267⚠ High |
| Property Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer | 166⚠ High | 101⚠ High ✓ Safer |
| 🎓 Education | ||
| School Quality 100 = national avg · grad rate, staffing & attainment | B- (91) ✓ Better | C- (57) |
| Student-Teacher Ratio Lower = smaller classes | 23.7:1 ✓ Smaller | 24.4:1 |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 33.7% ✓ Higher | 11.4% |
| High School or Higher | 81.2% ✓ Higher | 77.3% |
| School District Name only — no quality rating available | Long Beach Unified | Victor Elementary |
| 🌤 Weather | ||
| Avg High — January | 67.4°F ✓ Warmer | 58.4°F |
| Avg High — July | 81.4°F | 97.5°F ✓ Warmer |
| Annual Precipitation | 12.0" | 5.6" ✓ Drier |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0" | 0.0" |
| 👥 Demographics | ||
| Population | 462,293 ✓ Larger | 134,417 |
| Median Age | 36.1 ✓ Older | 31.8 |
| Homeownership Rate | 40.6% | 59.7% ✓ Higher |
| Under 18 | 20.7% | 30.2% ✓ More |
| Over 65 | 12.5% ✓ More | 10.2% |
Frequently Asked Questions
Long Beach's cost of living index is 115.5 vs Victorville's 107.9 (US average = 100).
Victorville is 8% less expensive overall.
Based on the 22 decided categories above, Long Beach leads 14 of 22 categories. Long Beach wins 14 and Victorville 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 Long Beach to Victorville or relocating the other way, focus on the biggest gaps: housing ($709,700 vs $300,600 median home), income ($78,995 vs $65,746), safety, and schools — all covered in the full table above.
Long Beach, CA and Victorville, CA are about 70 miles apart (straight-line distance). Driving distance will be longer depending on the route.