Boulder, CO 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.
Boulder
67.4
#1424 nationally
Seal Beach
59.7
#1946 nationally
Boulder leads in walk score (62 vs 41). Boulder leads in average commute (21.4 min vs 31 min). Boulder leads in median household income ($86,098 vs $75,507).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Boulder, CO | Seal Beach, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 67.4 (#1424) | 59.7 (#1946) |
| Population | 103,166 | 24,352 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $957,377 | $841,961 |
| Median Household Income | $86,098 | $75,507 |
| Average Commute | 21.4 min | 31 min |
| Walk Score | 62 | 41 |
| Crime Level | Moderate-Low | 13.2 |
| School Rating | 8.4 | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 165 | 149 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+55.8 | D+2.6 |
D+
67.4 Score
Boulder, CO
Nature meets innovation at the Flatirons
Median Home
$957,377
Population
103,166
Crime
Moderate-Low
Schools
A
West
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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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