Bridgeport, CT 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.
Bridgeport
68.4
#1316 nationally
Seal Beach
59.7
#1946 nationally
Bridgeport leads in walk score (66 vs 41). Seal Beach leads in median household income ($75,507 vs $54,440). Bridgeport leads in cost of living index (109 vs 149).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Bridgeport, CT | Seal Beach, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 68.4 (#1316) | 59.7 (#1946) |
| Population | 148,028 | 24,352 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $364,428 | $841,961 |
| Median Household Income | $54,440 | $75,507 |
| Average Commute | 28.9 min | 31 min |
| Walk Score | 66 | 41 |
| Crime Level | 10.8 | 13.2 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 109 | 149 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | N/A | D+2.6 |
D+
68.4 Score
Bridgeport, CT
Mid-size Connecticut city with community character
Median Home
$364,428
Population
148,028
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
66
Northeast
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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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