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Long Beach, NY vs Binghamton, NY

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Are people in Binghamton older or younger than people in Long Beach?
- The Median Age in Binghamton is 9.0 years younger than in Long Beach.

Are housing costs cheaper in Binghamton or Long Beach?
- Binghamton housing costs are 81.0% less expensive than Long Beach housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Binghamton or Long Beach?
- The average commute for residents of Binghamton is 24.2 minutes shorter than it is for residents of Long Beach.

Things to do in Long Beach?
Long Beach, NY is located along Long Island’s gorgeous coastline boasting miles of white-sand beaches with exciting activities like jet skiing and stand up paddle boarding plus nearby museums and historic sites.

Things to do in Binghamton?
Binghamton, New York is located in Broome County and stands out for its entertainment options such as the Forum Theater or Kopernik Planetarium plus access to nearby Chenango River.

 Long Beach, NYBinghamton, NYUnited States
 Population  Unlock47,828329,725,481
 Median Income$115,525  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock36.138.4
 Avg. Home Price$673,700  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock7.7%6.0%
 Avg. Commute Time41.17  Unlock26.38
Reviews for Long Beach    2 Reviews

Over 18 years ago

Long Beach is one of two cities located on Long Island, New York. It is on a barrier island on the south shore of Long Island.We enjoy this calm fun location while at  More

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I moved here from CA 6 years ago and love it here. It is a barrier island which is a part of Long Island off the Atlantic coast, so it is all beach coastline with a  More

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Reviews for Binghamton    29 Reviews

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Very cool place with loads of popular restaurants (some award winning), hiking, winter activities/sports, fishing, boating, central location -making it SO EASY for  More

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Over 4 years ago

I can't understand the strong negativity, at least not totally. I have been here for a while now and have been (years ago). Back in the big recession there were some  More

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Over 4 years ago

I've lived in this area my whole life-all 23 years of it. Even in my lifetime about half the businesses I remember are now boarded up often with no replacements. So many  More

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