Buckeye, AZ 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.
Buckeye
69.6
#1182 nationally
Seal Beach
59.7
#1946 nationally
Seal Beach leads in walk score (41 vs 14). Buckeye leads in crime level (4.6 vs 13.2). Buckeye leads in cost of living index (113 vs 149).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Buckeye, AZ | Seal Beach, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 69.6 (#1182) | 59.7 (#1946) |
| Population | 108,909 | 24,352 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $394,709 | $841,961 |
| Median Household Income | $94,188 | $75,507 |
| Average Commute | 32.5 min | 31 min |
| Walk Score | 14 | 41 |
| Crime Level | 4.6 | 13.2 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 113 | 149 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+3.5 | D+2.6 |
D+
69.6 Score
Buckeye, AZ
Mid-size Arizona city with community character
Median Home
$394,709
Population
108,909
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
14
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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