Hialeah, FL vs Seaside, 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.
Hialeah
67.6
#1400 nationally
Seaside
63.7
#1750 nationally
Hialeah leads in crime level (8.7 vs 14.1). Seaside leads in median household income ($80,239 vs $49,531). Hialeah leads in cost of living index (116 vs 158).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Hialeah, FL | Seaside, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 67.6 (#1400) | 63.7 (#1750) |
| Population | 221,300 | 31,317 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $445,442 | $800,284 |
| Median Household Income | $49,531 | $80,239 |
| Average Commute | 29.3 min | 21.8 min |
| Walk Score | 68 | 53 |
| Crime Level | 8.7 | 14.1 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 116 | 158 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+11.4 | D+29.9 |
D+
67.6 Score
Hialeah, FL
Growing Florida city with expanding opportunities
Median Home
$445,442
Population
221,300
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
68
Southeast
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D
63.7 Score
Seaside, CA
Small California city with local appeal
Median Home
$800,284
Population
31,317
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
53
Pacific
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