Austin, TX 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.
Austin
68.3
#1322 nationally
Seal Beach
59.7
#1946 nationally
Austin leads in median household income ($91,461 vs $75,507). Austin leads in average commute (26.8 min vs 31 min). Austin leads in cost of living index (129 vs 149).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Austin, TX | Seal Beach, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 68.3 (#1322) | 59.7 (#1946) |
| Population | 967,862 | 24,352 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $504,148 | $841,961 |
| Median Household Income | $91,461 | $75,507 |
| Average Commute | 26.8 min | 31 min |
| Walk Score | 42 | 41 |
| Crime Level | Moderate | 13.2 |
| School Rating | 7.2 | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 129 | 149 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+39.3 | D+2.6 |
D+
68.3 Score
Austin, TX
Live music capital meets tech innovation
Median Home
$504,148
Population
967,862
Crime
Moderate
Schools
B
Southwest
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F
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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