Deerfield Beach, 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.
Deerfield Beach
71.5
#973 nationally
Seal Beach
59.7
#1946 nationally
Deerfield Beach leads in crime level (8.1 vs 13.2). Seal Beach leads in median household income ($75,507 vs $53,741). Deerfield Beach leads in cost of living index (107 vs 149).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Deerfield Beach, FL | Seal Beach, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 71.5 (#973) | 59.7 (#1946) |
| Population | 87,325 | 24,352 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $274,857 | $841,961 |
| Median Household Income | $53,741 | $75,507 |
| Average Commute | 29 min | 31 min |
| Walk Score | 39 | 41 |
| Crime Level | 8.1 | 13.2 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 107 | 149 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+17.0 | D+2.6 |
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71.5 Score
Deerfield Beach, FL
Florida community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$274,857
Population
87,325
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
39
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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