Berkeley, CA 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.
Berkeley
59.6
#1947 nationally
Seal Beach
59.7
#1946 nationally
Berkeley leads in walk score (85 vs 41). Seal Beach leads in cost of living index (149 vs 222). Berkeley leads in median household income ($104,716 vs $75,507).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Berkeley, CA | Seal Beach, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 59.6 (#1947) | 59.7 (#1946) |
| Population | 118,962 | 24,352 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $1,460,437 | $841,961 |
| Median Household Income | $104,716 | $75,507 |
| Average Commute | 30.4 min | 31 min |
| Walk Score | 85 | 41 |
| Crime Level | 17.5 | 13.2 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 222 | 149 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+53.6 | D+2.6 |
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59.6 Score
Berkeley, CA
Mid-size California city with community character
Median Home
$1,460,437
Population
118,962
Crime
High
Walk Score
85
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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
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