Aurora, IL vs Seal Beach, CA
Side-by-side comparison of housing, income, commute, safety, and quality of life.
Score Snapshot
No universal winner
Scores summarize the published model. Use the objective metric differences below and your own priorities to choose.
Aurora
73.2
#764 nationally
Seal Beach
59.7
#1946 nationally
Aurora leads in crime level (7.3 vs 13.2). Aurora leads in cost of living index (105 vs 149). Aurora leads in median household income ($85,943 vs $75,507).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Aurora, IL | Seal Beach, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 73.2 (#764) | 59.7 (#1946) |
| Population | 177,563 | 24,352 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $326,890 | $841,961 |
| Median Household Income | $85,943 | $75,507 |
| Average Commute | 28.6 min | 31 min |
| Walk Score | 40 | 41 |
| Crime Level | 7.3 | 13.2 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 105 | 149 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+13.3 | D+2.6 |
C
73.2 Score
Aurora, IL
Mid-size Illinois city with community character
Median Home
$326,890
Population
177,563
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
40
Midwest
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59.7 Score
Seal Beach, CA
Small California city with local appeal
Median Home
$841,961
Population
24,352
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
41
Pacific
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