La Mesa, CA 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.
La Mesa
62.8
#1822 nationally
Seal Beach
59.7
#1946 nationally
La Mesa leads in walk score (60 vs 41). La Mesa leads in average commute (25.6 min vs 31 min). La Mesa leads in crime level (11.4 vs 13.2).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | La Mesa, CA | Seal Beach, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 62.8 (#1822) | 59.7 (#1946) |
| Population | 60,537 | 24,352 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $896,209 | $841,961 |
| Median Household Income | $83,649 | $75,507 |
| Average Commute | 25.6 min | 31 min |
| Walk Score | 60 | 41 |
| Crime Level | 11.4 | 13.2 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 160 | 149 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+16.8 | D+2.6 |
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62.8 Score
La Mesa, CA
California community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$896,209
Population
60,537
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
60
Pacific
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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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