Clearwater, FL 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.
Clearwater
70.9
#1044 nationally
Seal Beach
59.7
#1946 nationally
Clearwater leads in crime level (6.0 vs 13.2). Clearwater leads in average commute (22.8 min vs 31 min). Clearwater leads in cost of living index (111 vs 149).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Clearwater, FL | Seal Beach, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 70.9 (#1044) | 59.7 (#1946) |
| Population | 116,850 | 24,352 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $346,065 | $841,961 |
| Median Household Income | $59,358 | $75,507 |
| Average Commute | 22.8 min | 31 min |
| Walk Score | 42 | 41 |
| Crime Level | 6.0 | 13.2 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 111 | 149 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+5.2 | D+2.6 |
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70.9 Score
Clearwater, FL
Mid-size Florida city with community character
Median Home
$346,065
Population
116,850
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
42
Southeast
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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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