Long Beach, California scores 54/100 on ReloCompare™, with notable strengths and some areas that may give relocators pause. With 462,293 residents, it's a mid-size city that balances urban amenities with a more manageable pace of life. With a price-to-income ratio of 9x, housing affordability is a concern — buyers may need dual incomes or significant savings. Natural disaster risk is elevated — FEMA has declared 54 disasters here in the past 20 years. Insurance costs may reflect this risk.
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Get Free Moving Quotes →Long Beach's strongest attributes are environment and safety, where it outperforms many comparable cities. Areas where Long Beach faces challenges include job market and affordability — factors to weigh against its strengths when making your decision. Overall, Long Beach may be the best fit for safety-conscious retirees.