Houma, LA 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.
Houma
79
#147 nationally
Seal Beach
59.7
#1946 nationally
Houma leads in cost of living index (94 vs 149). Houma leads in average commute (19.9 min vs 31 min). Seal Beach leads in median household income ($75,507 vs $56,823).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Houma, LA | Seal Beach, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 79 (#147) | 59.7 (#1946) |
| Population | 31,733 | 24,352 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $189,195 | $841,961 |
| Median Household Income | $56,823 | $75,507 |
| Average Commute | 19.9 min | 31 min |
| Walk Score | 40 | 41 |
| Crime Level | 13.1 | 13.2 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 94 | 149 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+51.8 | D+2.6 |
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79 Score
Houma, LA
Small Louisiana city with local appeal
Median Home
$189,195
Population
31,733
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
40
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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