Houston, TX 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.
Houston
72.1
#926 nationally
Seal Beach
59.7
#1946 nationally
Houston leads in cost of living index (96 vs 149). Seal Beach leads in median household income ($75,507 vs $57,791). Houston leads in walk score (48 vs 41).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Houston, TX | Seal Beach, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 72.1 (#926) | 59.7 (#1946) |
| Population | 2,314,157 | 24,352 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $263,563 | $841,961 |
| Median Household Income | $57,791 | $75,507 |
| Average Commute | 28.5 min | 31 min |
| Walk Score | 48 | 41 |
| Crime Level | Moderate-High | 13.2 |
| School Rating | 5.5 | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 96 | 149 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+5.5 | D+2.6 |
C-
72.1 Score
Houston, TX
Space City with global energy
Median Home
$263,563
Population
2,314,157
Crime
Moderate-High
Schools
C
Southwest
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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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