Jacksonville Beach, 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.
Jacksonville Beach
72.5
#878 nationally
Seaside
63.7
#1750 nationally
Jacksonville Beach leads in crime level (3.1 vs 14.1). Jacksonville Beach leads in median household income ($109,649 vs $80,239). Jacksonville Beach leads in cost of living index (135 vs 158).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Jacksonville Beach, FL | Seaside, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 72.5 (#878) | 63.7 (#1750) |
| Population | 23,447 | 31,317 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $640,515 | $800,284 |
| Median Household Income | $109,649 | $80,239 |
| Average Commute | 23.6 min | 21.8 min |
| Walk Score | 51 | 53 |
| Crime Level | 3.1 | 14.1 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 135 | 158 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+1.5 | D+29.9 |
C-
72.5 Score
Jacksonville Beach, FL
Small Florida city with local appeal
Median Home
$640,515
Population
23,447
Crime
Low
Walk Score
51
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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