High Point, NC 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.
High Point
72.9
#808 nationally
Seal Beach
59.7
#1946 nationally
Seal Beach leads in walk score (41 vs 23). High Point leads in cost of living index (95 vs 149). High Point leads in average commute (20.7 min vs 31 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | High Point, NC | Seal Beach, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 72.9 (#808) | 59.7 (#1946) |
| Population | 116,926 | 24,352 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $251,120 | $841,961 |
| Median Household Income | $58,582 | $75,507 |
| Average Commute | 20.7 min | 31 min |
| Walk Score | 23 | 41 |
| Crime Level | 12.5 | 13.2 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 95 | 149 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+21.8 | D+2.6 |
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72.9 Score
High Point, NC
Mid-size North Carolina city with community character
Median Home
$251,120
Population
116,926
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
23
Southeast
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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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