Head to Head
Santa Ana, CA vs Long Beach, CA
Santa Ana leads with a Fun Score of 33, ahead by 1 point. Across 22 individual factors, Santa Ana wins 10 and Long Beach wins 11, with 1 tied.
- Factor wins — Santa Ana
- 10 of 22
- Tied
- 1
- Factor wins — Long Beach
- 11 of 22
| Factor | Santa Ana, CA | Long Beach, CA |
|---|---|---|
| What lifts the score | ||
| Eats | 5 | 37 Best |
| Drinks | 8 | 37 Best |
| Coffee | 16 | 56 Best |
| Live Music | 68 Best | 32 |
| Star Power | 28 | 71 Best |
| Outdoors | 2 | 4 Best |
| Culture | 55 Best | 33 |
| Events | 11 | 55 Best |
| Sports | 1 | 11 Best |
| Unique Hangouts | 20 Best | 9 |
| City Vibe | 22 | 79 Best |
| Climate | 91 | 92 Best |
| Transit Quality | 68 | 74 Best |
| Walkability | 87 Best | 35 |
| Higher Education | 73 Best | 52 |
| Bike & Micromobility | 21 | 44 Best |
| What weighs it down (lower score = better) | ||
| Crime | 13 Best | 52 |
| Traffic | 64 Best | 88 |
| Air Quality | Placeholder | 39 |
| Disaster Risk | 88 Best | 92 |
| Weather Extremes | 19 Best | 22 |
| Economic Strain | 33 Best | 84 |
| Going-Out Cost | 82 | 82 |
Scores are 0–100 percentile ranks. For drawback factors (crime, traffic, etc.) a lower number is better — the Best badge marks whichever city has less. Full methodology →